OpenProject is a powerful project management software that provides various features such as task management, Gantt charts, time tracking, and more. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install OpenProject on Debian 11.

Step 1: Update Your System

Start by ensuring your system is up to date:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Required Packages

OpenProject requires several dependencies. Install the necessary packages:

sudo apt install -y wget gnupg2

Step 3: Add OpenProject Repository

Add the OpenProject repository to your system:

wget -qO - https://dl.packager.io/srv/opf/openproject/key.gpg | sudo apt-key add -
echo "deb https://dl.packager.io/srv/opf/openproject/stable/11/debian/11/ main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/openproject.list

Step 4: Install OpenProject

After adding the repository, update your package list again and install OpenProject:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y openproject

Step 5: Configure OpenProject

Run the OpenProject installer to set up the application:

sudo openproject configure

This command will guide you through the configuration process, including setting up the database and web server.

Step 6: Start OpenProject

Once the configuration is complete, start the OpenProject services:

sudo systemctl start openproject

Enable the service to start on boot:

sudo systemctl enable openproject

Step 7: Configure Firewall

If you have a firewall enabled, allow HTTP and HTTPS traffic:

sudo ufw allow 'Nginx Full'

Step 8: Access OpenProject

You can now access OpenProject by navigating to:

http://your_domain_or_ip

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup and create an admin account.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed OpenProject on Debian 11. This powerful tool will help you manage your projects effectively.

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