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Leantime
Application512MB+ RAM
Open-source project management for non-project managers
project-managementagilelean
Deploy Leantime in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Leantime
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy Leantime on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Leantime template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted open-source project management app on your VPS, then verify the Leantime web UI in a browser.
About 7 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for Leantime
Use the template picker search to find Leantime in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Leantime template
Choose the Leantime template. Server Compass fills the Leantime image, host port, persistent project files and MySQL data volumes.
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Step 5Review the Leantime settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named leantime-demo and used host port 3001.
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Step 6Deploy Leantime
Review the generated environment values, confirm the port is available, and click Deploy Now.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Leantime image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Leantime is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Leantime app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Leantime in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Leantime web UI confirms the site is reachable.
After Leantime Opens
- Complete the Leantime setup wizard before production use.
- Configure projects, HTTPS, email, and user access before production use.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before exposing the project workspace to users.
- Back up the Leantime MySQL and user file volumes before relying on it for production projects.
Leantime deployment questions
What does the Leantime template deploy?
It deploys Leantime with MySQL plus persistent user file volumes.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 3001, which maps to the Leantime web server on container port 8080.
Why does the guide stop at the first-run web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean first-run web UI because real projects, users, tasks, and access settings depend on the production server.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Leantime template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Command Line Setup
Install Leantime Manually
Set up Leantime yourself using Docker Compose and the command line.
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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-ipFirst time? Make sure Docker is installed on your VPS. Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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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/leantime3
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 passwordDB_ROOT_PASSWORDRoot password4
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 -f5
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:8080Skip 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
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After Deployment
After deploying Leantime with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Complete setup wizard
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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.
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