diff --git a/lib/models/user.js b/lib/models/user.js
index e1a373d6b..b7ef12959 100644
--- a/lib/models/user.js
+++ b/lib/models/user.js
@@ -63,6 +63,9 @@ module.exports = function (sequelize, DataTypes) {
                     case "github":
                         photo = 'https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/' + profile.id + '?s=48';
                         break;
+                    case "gitlab":
+                        photo = profile.avatarUrl;
+                        break;
                     case "dropbox":
                         //no image api provided, use gravatar
                         photo = 'https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/' + md5(profile.emails[0].value);