Question

I have an ssh account but do not have root access and hence cannot create a new user. Is it possible for me to install gitosis or gitolite on this account?

If not, is there any other git server that I can install without root access?

Edit:
My issue here is in creating another user. Can I use gitosis or gitolite without creating a new user? Can I use my existing account and use both git and do normal ssh login?

(I’ve changed the topic accordingly)

Answer 1

You should be able to install it locally in your home directory. Create a bin directory. When you compile it use --prefix=$HOME when u run ./configure. If you are building a binary package, look in man for how to install locally. Also, Google is good resource