Can not find Admin button on GitLab

Question

In this GitLab docs https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/administration/housekeeping.html it has been mentioned that:

You can change how often this happens or turn it off:

On the top bar, select Menu > Admin. On the left sidebar, select Settings > Repository.

But when I open Menu but there is no Admin button. How can I add Admin button into Menu and also use it? Is it free to access using Admin option?

Answer 1

This should be easier with GitLab 16.7 (December 2023)

Access the Admin Area from the left sidebar

Administrators can now access the Admin Area in one step, by using a link at the bottom of the left sidebar.

Previously, you had to select Search or go to and then select Admin Area. This change should save you time when accessing the Admin Area.

See Documentation and Issue.