Configuring Merge Request Approvals
Introduction
Section titled “Introduction”Merge request approvals enforce peer review, reducing bugs and encouraging shared ownership.
Enable Approvals
Section titled “Enable Approvals”- Open your project in GitLab.
- Go to Settings > General and expand Merge request approvals.
- Specify the number of required approvals and add optional approval rules.
- Save the configuration.
Optional Approval Rules
Section titled “Optional Approval Rules”- Restrict approval to specific users or groups.
- Allow only Maintainers to approve critical code.
- Enable code owner approvals for files with designated owners.
Best Practices
Section titled “Best Practices”- Require at least one approval for every merge request.
- Combine with protected branches to control who can bypass approvals.
- Use code owners to ensure subject-matter experts review changes.