Subscribe to GitLab
Subscribe to GitLab Ultimate through a SHIP-HATS subscription in Console.
Choose the option that matches your situation
| Scenario | What to do |
|---|---|
| Your agency does not have a SHIP-HATS subscription | Subscribe to SHIP-HATS and include GitLab Ultimate |
| Your agency already has a SHIP-HATS subscription | Add GitLab Ultimate to your existing subscription |
During subscription
- Specify the number of GitLab licences (units) required.
- View SHIP-HATS pricing details using a GSIB or COMET device.
Next steps
| Scenario | Next steps |
|---|---|
| New subscription created | Wait for approval → Provision GitLab licences → Create GitLab groups |
| Added to an existing subscription | Provision GitLab licences → Create GitLab groups |
Billing
Billing starts when the requested GitLab licences (units) become available, even if they are not yet assigned to users.
- You can update your subscription anytime to change the number of licences.
See Billing use cases.