# Connect Your Repositories

## Introduction <a href="#introduction" id="introduction"></a>

Welcome to Aikido, where we prioritize the security of your software without compromising on your data's privacy. At Aikido, we stand firm on our commitment: **we never store your code**.

As soon as you have done account setup and connected repositories, Aikido will instantly start a scan. Results will start coming in **within 1 minute. By connecting your repositories, you will already be benefiting from six different security scans** (SCA, SAST, Secrets, Licenses, IaC, Malware)**.**

You can setup an account in Aikido through your version control system —be it GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure Devops, or on-premise solutions.

## Detailed Integration Guides <a href="#detailed-integration-guides" id="detailed-integration-guides"></a>

For more specific instructions for account setup, please check out the dedicated articles below:

* [Connect your GitHub Account to Aikido](/code-scanning/connect-your-source-code/connect-github-account-to-aikido.md)
* [Connect your Bitbucket Account to Aikido](/code-scanning/connect-your-source-code/connect-bitbucket-account-to-aikido.md)
* [Connect your GitLab Account to Aikido](/code-scanning/connect-your-source-code/connect-gitlab-account-to-aikido.md)
* [Connect your Azure Devops Account to Aikido](/code-scanning/connect-your-source-code/connect-azure-devops-projects-to-aikido.md)
* [Connect your GitLab Self-Managed Server to Aikido](/code-scanning/connect-your-source-code/connect-gitlab-self-managed-server-to-aikido.md)
* [Setup Local Scanner Account if you don't want code to leave your premise](/code-scanning/local-code-scanning/account-creation-for-local-scanning-on-aikido.md)

These guides provide detailed steps and considerations for a smooth and secure integration process tailored to your needs.


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