diff --git a/docs/auth/gitlab/provider.md b/docs/auth/gitlab/provider.md
index 15488bc4c1..5041e161c5 100644
--- a/docs/auth/gitlab/provider.md
+++ b/docs/auth/gitlab/provider.md
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Settings for local development:
 
 - Name: Backstage (or your custom app name)
 - Redirect URI: `http://localhost:7007/api/auth/gitlab/handler/frame`
-- Scopes: `read_user`
+- Scopes: `read_api` and `read_user`
 
 ## Configuration