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Step-by-step instructions to install Kanban CE on your OpenProject instance.

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Installation Guide

Step-by-Step Installation

1

Download the Plugin

After purchase, download the Kanban CE plugin package from your account dashboard.

# Download the latest version

wget https://downloads.kanbance.com/latest/kanban-ce-plugin.zip

2

Upload to OpenProject

Upload the plugin files to your OpenProject instance's plugins directory.

# Extract to plugins directory

unzip kanban-ce-plugin.zip -d /opt/openproject/plugins/

# Set proper permissions

chown -R openproject:openproject /opt/openproject/plugins/kanban-ce/

3

Run Database Migrations

Execute the database migrations to set up the required tables.

# Run migrations as openproject user

sudo -u openproject bundle exec rake db:migrate

4

Restart OpenProject

Restart your OpenProject service to load the new plugin.

# Restart the service

systemctl restart openproject

5

Activate License

Navigate to Admin → Plugins → Kanban CE and enter your license key to activate the plugin.

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

OpenProject Community Edition 12.0+
Ruby 3.0 or higher
PostgreSQL 11+ or MySQL 8.0+
4GB RAM (minimum)
Valid SSL certificate (recommended)

Recommended Setup

OpenProject CE 14.0+ (latest stable)
Ruby 3.2+
PostgreSQL 15+
8GB+ RAM for production
Regular automated backups

Common Troubleshooting

Plugin Not Showing After Installation

Verify the plugin files are in the correct directory: /opt/openproject/plugins/kanban-ce/
Check file permissions: chown -R openproject:openproject /opt/openproject/plugins/
Ensure database migrations completed successfully
Restart OpenProject service completely
Check the OpenProject logs for any error messages

License Activation Issues

Verify your domain matches the license exactly (including subdomains)
Check that your server has internet access for license validation
Ensure the license key is copied completely without extra spaces
Contact support if the license appears invalid after verification

Performance Optimization

Enable database query caching in OpenProject configuration
Configure proper database indexes for large projects
Use a reverse proxy (nginx/Apache) for static asset serving
Consider Redis for session storage in high-traffic environments

Updates & Maintenance

Update Process

Updates are delivered through your customer dashboard and follow this process:

Download the update package
Backup your current installation
Upload new files to plugins directory
Run database migrations if required
Restart OpenProject service

Release Schedule

Security Updates: As needed (priority)

Minor Updates: Monthly bug fixes

Major Updates: Quarterly new features

Compatibility: Within 30 days of OpenProject releases

User Documentation

Getting Started

Learn the basics of using Kanban CE and setting up your first board.

Advanced Features

Explore advanced filtering, automation, and customization options.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and their solutions to keep your workflow running smoothly.

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