GitHub

GitHub provides cloud-based hosting for software development and version control using Git. It offers distributed version control and source code management capabilities.

By connecting GitHub to OX, you enable the system to map your applications and scan them for security issues.

In addition, when connecting GitHub, GitHub Actions is a CI/CD platform that automates the build, test, and deployment pipeline.

Before deciding on the connection method you are going to use, learn about the connection methods used in OX. The following connection methods are available:

• GitHub App

• GitHub Identity Provider

• GitHub Token

GitHub Server Options

• GitHub.com (Public SaaS): If you are using the public GitHub server, you can log in using either the Identity Provider or Token method. The Token method defaults to the public GitHub server address.

• GitHub Enterprise (Private Server): If you are using a private GitHub instance, select the Token login option and provide your GitHub server URL.

Connecting Multiple Accounts

You can connect multiple source control accounts within the same organization, securing them all under a single organization in the OX platform. For instance, you can connect multiple GitLab accounts under one organization using multiple token connections, multiple identity providers, or multiple apps connections.

Integrating with multiple accounts is especially beneficial for large organizations where different departments may need separate credentials to access different GitLab instances or other services. The integration is flexible and robust because you can combine different connection methods, such as using tokens for more sensitive accounts and apps and identity providers for less sensitive ones.