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Connect Gitea

1 auth method · updated 2026-10-01

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gitea.io ↗

API key

Uses your own credential — Verslay stores it encrypted

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  1. 1
    Sign in to Gitea
    Open https://gitea.io and sign in to the account you want to connect.
  2. 2
    Create the API key
    Generate a new API key from the API or developer settings in your Gitea dashboard.
  3. 3
    Copy it immediately
    Gitea usually shows the full API key only once, right after you create it. Store it somewhere safe before closing the page.
  4. 4
    Connect in Verslay
    In the Verslay Hub, open Connections, find Gitea, and paste the API key into the Base URL, API Key field.
  5. 5
    Verify
    The connection flips to Connected. Run any read-only action once to confirm the credential has the right scopes.
  6. 6
    Rotate safely
    When you rotate later: connect the new credential first, confirm it works, then revoke the old one.

What you’ll paste into Verslay

Base URL

The base URL of your Gitea instance.

required
API Key

An API key token is created via the Gitea installation web interface: Settings | Applications | Generate New Token.

required · secret
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Gitea connection FAQ

How do I connect Gitea to Verslay?

Open Connections in the Verslay Hub, find Gitea, and use the API key method. The steps are: Sign in to Gitea, Create the API key, Copy it immediately, Connect in Verslay, Verify, Rotate safely.

What do I need before I connect Gitea?

You need Base URL, API Key from your Gitea account. The base URL of your Gitea instance.

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