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+# Google Secure LDAP **[CORE ONLY]**
+
+> Introduced in GitLab 11.9.
+
+[Google Cloud Identity](https://cloud.google.com/identity/) provides a Secure
+LDAP service that can be configured with GitLab for authentication and group sync.
+
+Secure LDAP requires a slightly different configuration than standard LDAP servers.
+The steps below cover configuring the Secure LDAP Client in the Google Admin console
+as well as GitLab configuration.
+
+## Configuration
+
+### Google LDAP Client
+
+1. Navigate to https://admin.google.com and sign in as a GSuite domain administrator.
+1. Go to Apps -> LDAP -> Add Client.
+1. Provide an `LDAP client name` and an optional `Description`. Any descriptive
+   values are acceptable. For example, the name could be 'GitLab' and the
+   description could be 'GitLab LDAP Client'. Select 'Continue'.
+
+   ![Add LDAP Client Step 1](img/google_secure_ldap_add_step_1.png)
+1. Set 'Access Permissions' according to your needs. You must choose either
+   'Entire domain' or 'Selected organizational units' for both 'Verify user
+   credentials' and 'Read user information'. Select 'Add LDAP Client'
+
+   TIP: **Tip:** If you plan to use GitLab [LDAP Group Sync](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/administration/auth/ldap-ee.html#group-sync)
+   be sure to turn on 'Read group information'
+
+   ![Add LDAP Client Step 2](img/google_secure_ldap_add_step_2.png)
+1. Download the generated certificate. This is required in order for GitLab to
+   communicate with the Google Secure LDAP service. Save the downloaded certificates
+   for later use. After downloading, select 'Continue to Client Details'.
+1. Expand the 'Service Status' section and turn the LDAP client 'ON for everyone'.
+   After selecting 'Save', click on the 'Service Status' bar again to collapse
+   and return to the rest of the settings.
+1. Expand the 'Authentication' section and choose 'Generate New Credentials'.
+   Copy/note these credentials for later use. After selecting 'Close', click
+   on the 'Authentication' bar again to collapse and return to the rest of the settings.
+
+Now the Google Secure LDAP Client configuration is finished. The screenshot below
+shows an example of the final settings. Continue on to configure GitLab.
+
+![LDAP Client Settings](img/google_secure_ldap_client_settings.png)
+
+### GitLab
+
+1.
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 or email and LDAP password, even if password authentication for Git is disabled
 in the application settings.
 
+## Google Secure LDAP **[CORE ONLY]**
+
+> Introduced in GitLab 11.9.
+
+[Google Cloud Identity](https://cloud.google.com/identity/) provides a Secure
+LDAP service that can be configured with GitLab for authentication and group sync.
+See [Google Secure LDAP](google_secure_ldap.md) for detailed configuration instructions.
+
 ## Configuration
 
 NOTE: **Note**: