Leantime

Application512MB+ RAM

Open-source project management for non-project managers

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Deploy Leantime in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Leantime

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Command Line Setup

Install Leantime Manually

Set up Leantime yourself using Docker Compose and the command line.

Access Your VPS Terminal

Use your terminal to securely access your server. You'll need your server's IP address.

terminal

# Connect via SSH
ssh root@your-vps-ip

# Alternative with key file
ssh -i /path/to/key root@your-vps-ip

First time? Make sure Docker is installed on your VPS. Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Set Up the Deployment Folder

Initialize a project folder on your server.

terminal

# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/leantime
cd ~/apps/leantime

Set Up the Stack Definition

Use this Docker Compose configuration for your deployment:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  leantime:
    image: leantime/leantime:latest
    ports:
      - "8080:80"
    environment:
      - LEAN_DB_HOST=mysql
      - LEAN_DB_USER=leantime
      - LEAN_DB_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - LEAN_DB_DATABASE=leantime
      - LEAN_SITENAME=Leantime
    volumes:
      - leantime_data:/var/www/html/userfiles
      - leantime_public:/var/www/html/public/userfiles
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - mysql

  mysql:
    image: mysql:8.0
    environment:
      - MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=<your-db-root-password>
      - MYSQL_DATABASE=leantime
      - MYSQL_USER=leantime
      - MYSQL_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
    volumes:
      - mysql_data:/var/lib/mysql
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  leantime_data:
  leantime_public:
  mysql_data:

Configuration Options

PORTHost port(default: 8080)

SITE_NAMESite name(default: Leantime)

DB_PASSWORDDB password

DB_ROOT_PASSWORDRoot password

Start the Containers

Bring up your containers in detached mode.

terminal

# Start all services
docker compose up -d

# List running containers
docker compose ps

# Watch the logs
docker compose logs -f

Set Up Firewall Rules

Allow the application port through your server's firewall.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8080

Skip the Terminal

Let Server Compass do the heavy lifting.

No terminal needed. Deploy Leantime through a visual dashboard with automatic configuration.

Beautiful interface
One-click deploys
Let's Encrypt SSL
Zero downtime
Container monitoring
Easy rollbacks

Download Server Compass$29 one-time • Lifetime license

After Deployment

After deploying Leantime with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Complete setup wizard

Create projects and tasks

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Leantime FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Leantime

How do I deploy Leantime with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Leantime from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Leantime?

Leantime requires a minimum of 512MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Leantime data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Leantime backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Leantime to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Leantime image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Leantime free to self-host?

Leantime is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.