How to Self-Host GitLab for Free on Windows Using WSL- (Localhost)

Oct 12, 2025 · 4 min read · I tried creating my own AWS account to host GitLab, but it didn't work out 😅. The free tier VM, t2.micro, couldn't support the full GitLab 😕, and the VM kept crashing 💥, so I hosted my own GitLab instead 😊. You can also host your own GitLab with ...