How to Install OpenProject on Debian 12

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OpenProject is an open-source project management software that provides features like project planning, task tracking, collaboration, bug tracking, time tracking, wikis, and more.
In this guide, we’ll install the latest version (16.x) on Debian 12 (Bookworm).

Update Package Index and Install Required Packages

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Update your system and install the necessary packages to allow apt to use repositories over HTTPS:

apt update
apt install apt-transport-https ca-certificates wget gpg -y

Import the OpenProject PGP Key

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Download and import the GPG key used to sign OpenProject packages:

wget -qO- https://dl.packager.io/srv/opf/openproject/key | gpg --dearmor > /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/packager-io.gpg

Add the OpenProject Package Repository

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Add the official OpenProject repository to your sources list:

wget -O /etc/apt/sources.list.d/openproject.list \
  https://dl.packager.io/srv/opf/openproject/stable/16/installer/debian/12.repo

Install OpenProject

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Update the package index again and install OpenProject:

apt update
apt install openproject -y

Run Initial Configuration

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After installation, run the initial configuration wizard to set up your OpenProject instance:

openproject configure

Follow the on-screen prompts to configure database, web server, and other settings.

Access OpenProject

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Once the configuration is complete, open a web browser and visit:

http://your_server_ip/

Log in with the default administrator account:

• Username: admin
• Password: admin

Make sure to change the admin password after first login for security reasons.

✅ You have successfully installed OpenProject on Debian 12!