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# [How to Self-Host GitLab for Free on Windows Using WSL- (Localhost)](https://blog.q21.in/how-to-self-host-gitlab-for-free-on-windows-using-wsl-localhost?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn how to self-host GitLab on Windows using WSL and Docker efficiently without relying on AWS. Follow this simple guide!

Oct 12, 2025 · 4 min read · blog.q21.in  
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