The easiest and fastest way to install OpenProject is by using the Portainer template prepared by our team. This method minimizes manual configuration and allows you to deploy a stable, ready-to-use knowledge base in just a few minutes.
Requirements:
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A VPS with Portainer installed using the Unihost script
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A deployed NPM (Nginx Proxy Manager)
After connecting to Portainer, go to the Application section, select OpenProject, and fill in the required fields.
Go to NPM and create a proxy for your OpenProject.
If you have your own domain, add it to NPM and create an A record pointing to your server’s IP address.
For testing purposes, you can use a temporary domain by adding it to the hosts file in advance.
Example:
Go to the specified domain and log in to OpenProject using the administrator account:
Username: admin
Password: admin
After the mandatory password change, the system will be ready for use — you can start working with OpenProject.
Note: For security reasons, your new password should be strong — use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters to minimize the risk of unauthorized access.
You can now create your first project.
To do this, go to the Projects section and click + Project.
After filling in all the required fields, click Save — your project will appear in the list of active ones.
Conclusion
Using a ready-made OpenProject template in Portainer allows you to deploy a full-featured project management system without complex manual configuration. Combined with Nginx Proxy Manager (NPM), you get convenient domain access and the ability to issue SSL certificates, while OpenProject’s built-in tools provide task planning, deadline tracking, and team collaboration. As a result, you get an out-of-the-box solution that saves time and simplifies the launch of your own project management workspace.