Read-only namespaces (FREE SAAS)
In GitLab SaaS, a top-level namespace is placed in a read-only state when it either:
- Exceeds the free user limit when the namespace visibility is private.
- Exceeds the storage usage quota, regardless of namespace visibility.
While a namespace is in a read-only state, a banner appears at the top of the page.
Your ability to write new data to read-only namespaces is restricted. For more information, see Restricted actions.
Remove the read-only state
To restore a namespace to its standard state, you can:
- For exceeded free user limits:
- Reduce the number of members in your namespace.
- Start a free trial, which includes an unlimited number of members.
- Purchase a paid tier.
- For exceeded storage quota:
Restricted actions
| Feature | Action restricted |
|---|---|
| Container Registry | Create, edit, and delete cleanup policies Push an image to the container registry |
| Merge Requests | Create and update an MR |
| Package Registry | Publish a package |
| Repositories | Add tags Create new branches Create and update commit status Push and force push to non-protected branches Push and force push to protected branches Upload files Create merge requests |
| CI/CD | Create, edit, admin, and run pipelines Create, edit, admin, and run builds Create and edit admin environments Create and edit admin deployments Create and edit admin clusters Create and edit admin releases |
| Namespaces | For exceeded free user limits: Invite new users |
When you try to execute a restricted action in a read-only namespace, you might get a 404 error.