## Description As it is now. You can use an [RHEL-based runner os on self-managed.](https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/install/linux-repository/#rpm-based-distributions) {width="848" height="224"} However, for hosted runners, we only seem to provide Debian as the base os. ``` $ cat /etc/os-release PRETTY_NAME="Debian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm)." NAME="Debian GNU/Linux" ``` There is a need for customers using Red Hat to use Red Hat features, such as [Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces](https://access.redhat.com/products/red-hat-openshift-dev-spaces). It would be easier to use these features if the base runner Os were RHEL by default. But currently, we do not provide that option. Forcing customers to opt for self-hosting their runners. RHEL is a well-known OS, and it may also help for testing purposes on issues such as OpenShift or [pod-man](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/370522). Helping GitLab stay more up to date with commonly used features. Red Hat is currently partnering with GitLab on this. See also [Hosted runners on Linux for Gitlab.com Epic](https://gitlab.com/groups/gitlab-org/-/epics/10071) ## Proposal The proposal is that we provide support for hosted runners using RHEL as the **default** OS instead of Debian on Gitlab.com and Gitlab Dedicated.