How to Install OpenProject on Windows VPS

Introduction

OpenProject is an open-source project management software that provides a variety of tools for managing projects. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install OpenProject on a Windows VPS.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation, ensure you have the following:

• A Windows VPS with administrative privileges.
• Windows Server 2016 or later, or Windows 10/11.
• PowerShell or Command Prompt access with administrator privileges.
• Internet access to download necessary files.

Step 1: Install WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)

OpenProject requires a Linux environment to run. You can install WSL to run a Linux distribution on your Windows system:

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator and run the following command:

   wsl --install

2. Follow the instructions to install Ubuntu or your preferred Linux distribution.
3. Once WSL is installed, restart your system.

Step 2: Install Required Packages

After WSL is installed, you will need to install a few necessary packages for OpenProject:

1. Open your WSL terminal (Ubuntu or your chosen Linux distro).
2. Update the package list:

   sudo apt update

3. Install dependencies required for OpenProject:

   sudo apt install curl gnupg apt-transport-https lsb-release

Step 3: Add the OpenProject Repository

Add the official OpenProject repository to your system to get the latest stable version:

1. Run the following commands to add the OpenProject repository:

   curl -fsSL https://dl.packager.io/srv/opf/openproject/key | sudo gpg --dearmor > /usr/share/keyrings/openproject-archive-keyring.gpg
   echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/openproject-archive-keyring.gpg] https://dl.packager.io/srv/opf/openproject/stable/12/ubuntu $(lsb_release -c | awk '{print $2}') main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/openproject.list
                       

Step 4: Install OpenProject

Now that the repository is added, install OpenProject by running the following command:

1. Update your package list:

   sudo apt update

2. Install OpenProject:

   sudo apt install openproject

3. Once the installation is complete, OpenProject will be ready to use.

Step 5: Configure OpenProject

Once OpenProject is installed, you can configure it to run on your system:

1. Run the configuration wizard:

   sudo openproject configure

2. Follow the instructions to configure the database, email settings, and other OpenProject parameters.

Step 6: Start OpenProject

Once configured, start the OpenProject service by running the following command:

1. Start OpenProject:

   sudo systemctl start openproject

2. Enable it to start automatically on boot:

   sudo systemctl enable openproject

3. Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:80 to access the OpenProject interface.

Step 7: Access OpenProject

OpenProject should now be running on your Windows VPS. You can access it via the web browser by going to:

http://localhost

If you wish to access OpenProject remotely, you can use the public IP address of your Windows VPS:

http://your-vps-ip

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenProject on your Windows VPS using WSL. You can now start managing your projects with OpenProject!