Setup Gitea Git Server for MYLINEHUB Open-Source

Every serious software platform eventually reaches a point where source-code ownership and controlled deployment become critical.

Public Git hosting is useful, but production telecom platforms like MYLINEHUB often require:

• Private repositories
• Internal deployment control
• Offline or restricted-network access
• Full data ownership

This is where a self-hosted Git server becomes essential.

Among all available options, Gitea is the most practical choice for MYLINEHUB deployments.

Why Gitea Is Recommended

Gitea is a lightweight Git server with a clean web UI similar to GitHub, but designed for self-hosting and simplicity.

• Extremely small footprint (≈ 1/10th of GitLab)
• Runs safely on any port without breaking NGINX
• Easy backup and restore
• Perfect for on-premise telecom environments

Most importantly, it integrates smoothly with the existing MYLINEHUB NGINX reverse-proxy architecture.

Step 1 — Install Dependencies

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y git sqlite3

SQLite is sufficient for most MYLINEHUB internal repositories and keeps the setup minimal.

Step 2 — Create Dedicated System Users

sudo adduser --system --group --shell /bin/bash --home /home/anand anand
sudo adduser --system --group --shell /bin/bash --home /home/sourabh sourabh

Creating isolated users ensures:

• Controlled repository permissions
• Separation from application runtime users
• Safer production environments

Step 3 — Download Gitea Binary

cd /usr/local/bin
sudo wget -O gitea https://dl.gitea.com/gitea/1.22.3/gitea-1.22.3-linux-amd64
sudo chmod +x gitea

Always verify the latest stable version from:
https://dl.gitea.com/gitea/

Step 4 — Prepare Directories & Permissions

sudo mkdir -p /var/lib/gitea/{custom,data,log}
sudo groupadd giteausers
sudo usermod -aG giteausers anand
sudo usermod -aG giteausers sourabh
sudo mkdir /etc/gitea
sudo chown root:giteausers /etc/gitea
sudo chmod 770 /etc/gitea
sudo chmod -R 750 /var/lib/gitea

This structure stores:

• Repositories
• Logs
• Configuration

Step 5 — Create systemd Service

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/gitea.service

[Unit]
Description=Gitea (Git with a cup of tea)
After=network.target
Wants=network-online.target

[Service]
RestartSec=2s
Type=simple
User=git
Group=git
WorkingDirectory=/var/lib/gitea/
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/gitea web --config /etc/gitea/app.ini
Restart=always
Environment=USER=git
Environment=HOME=/home/git
Environment=GITEA_WORK_DIR=/var/lib/gitea
LimitNOFILE=4096

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

Enable and start the service:

sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable gitea
sudo systemctl start gitea

Step 6 — Open Initial Setup Wizard

Visit:

http://app.mylinehub.com:3000

Recommended configuration:

• Database: SQLite
• Application URL: https://git.app.mylinehub.com
• SSH Port: 22
• HTTP Port: 3000
• Create first admin user

Step 7 — NGINX Reverse Proxy Integration

sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/gitea.conf

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name git.app.mylinehub.com;

    location / {
        proxy_pass http://127.0.0.1:3000;
        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
    }
}

sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/gitea.conf /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
sudo nginx -t
sudo systemctl reload nginx

Enable SSL (optional but recommended):

sudo certbot --nginx -d git.app.mylinehub.com

Step 8 — Clone & Use Repositories

git clone https://git.app.mylinehub.com/<username>/<repo>.git

Or via SSH:

git clone git@git.app.mylinehub.com:<username>/<repo>.git

Step 9 — Backup Strategy

tar czf /backup/gitea-$(date +%F).tar.gz /var/lib/gitea

This single archive contains:

• SQLite database
• Repositories
• Configuration

Why Gitea Fits Perfectly with MYLINEHUB

• Matches on-premise philosophy
• Works alongside telecom services without conflict
• Simple daily maintenance
• Full source-code ownership

In MYLINEHUB architecture, Gitea becomes the foundation of controlled deployment and open-source distribution.

Final Thought

Running your own Git server is not about complexity — it is about control, security, and independence.

With Gitea integrated into MYLINEHUB, your entire telecom platform remains:

• Self-hosted
• Auditable
• Future-proof