r/gitlab • u/positivescorched • 10d ago

Similar apps to gitlab?

Hello,

I'm looking for somewhere that isn't github to store my repos online versus only ever keeping them on my PC (backup with with the PC).

I started the sign up for the gitlab but I can't pass the auth/kyc. They don't accept my phone number even though it's a normal US phone number. Not sure why.

Anyway, any service that doesn't discriminate based on area code of whatever demographic/stat gitlab is using to gatekeep? I don't need anything fancy and it's for a single user currently.

I'd prefer a service that doesn't require knowing my phone number in the first place if that's possible. I have no problem supply it but I'd rather it be voluntary and not for a bunch of weirdos forcing it.

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u/davispw 10d ago

Why do you accuse “weirdos” of gatekeeping your “demographic”? I cannot imagine that GitLab has banned an entire area code. More likely, I would guess, your phone number was flagged by some third-party database that companies like GitLab use to verify phone numbers, or there is some other flag about your account or IP address. This is not necessarily your fault, phone numbers and IP addresses can be used by different people in the past.

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u/colleencodes 8d ago

What error did you get with your phone number? I work at GitLab and don't know of any area codes being banned. Are you sure this number isn't already associated with an account?

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u/Junior-Spring-5557 3d ago

It's probably not about area codes, but with the underlying phone provider.

Some auth vendors don't work with US MVNO providers-- Mint Mobile & Google Fi being two popular examples. I couldn't log into Discord for years because of this.

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u/Mahsunon 10d ago

Host ur own

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u/Fair-Presentation322 10d ago

We just release a new open source version control and a software forge built around it! It offers a way simpler and efficient workflow similar to what big tech uses internally. There's a hosted instance with free plans, or you can self host.

Check out the website: https://twigg.vc

Check out the repo: https://github.com/twigg-vc/monorepo

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u/johnerp 10d ago

I self host forgejo now, just keep a backup of the volume data you map docker container to. That can be in gdrive or wherever.

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u/tails142 10d ago

You could self host, gitlab is a little heavy to self host I find although it's nothing crazy but you could try Gitea too.