1. Sign in to your GitLab application as a user with [Administrator](../../user/permissions.md) permissions.
1. Sign in to your GitLab application as a user with [Administrator](../../user/permissions.md) permissions.
1. Install the GitLab application from your self-managed GitLab instance, as
1. Install the GitLab application from your self-managed GitLab instance, as
described in the [Atlassian developer guides](https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/jira/platform/getting-started-with-connect/#step-3--install-and-test-your-app)).
described in the [Atlassian developer guides](https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/jira/platform/getting-started-with-connect/#step-3--install-and-test-your-app):
1. In your Jira instance, go to **Apps > Manage Apps** and click **Upload app**:
1. In your Jira instance, go to **Apps > Manage Apps** and click **Upload app**:
1. Disable [development mode](https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/jira/platform/getting-started-with-connect/#step-2--enable-development-mode) on your Jira instance.
The **GitLab for Jira** app now displays under **Manage apps**. You can also
The **GitLab for Jira** app now displays under **Manage apps**. You can also
click **Get started** to open the configuration page rendered from your GitLab instance.
click **Get started** to open the configuration page rendered from your GitLab instance.