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Redmine
Application512MB+ RAM
Flexible project management web app with wikis, issues, and time tracking
applicationpmredmineopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Redmine in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Redmine
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 Redmine on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Redmine template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted project management and issue tracking app on your VPS, then verify the Redmine 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 Redmine
Use the template picker search to find Redmine in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Redmine template
Choose the Redmine template. Server Compass fills in the Redmine web service, PostgreSQL database, generated Rails secret, and database password.
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Step 5Review the Redmine settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named redmine-demo and used host port 4054.
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Step 6Deploy Redmine
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 Redmine image, starts the container, runs database migrations, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Redmine is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Redmine app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Redmine in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Redmine web UI confirms the project management app is reachable.
After Redmine Opens
- Log in with admin / admin and change the default password immediately.
- Create your first project, roles, trackers, and workflows before inviting users.
- Configure HTTPS and SMTP email notifications before production use.
- Back up the Redmine PostgreSQL and uploaded files volumes before relying on production issue tracking.
Verified Result
The Redmine welcome page loaded successfully in a browser.
Redmine deployment questions
What does the Redmine template deploy?
It deploys Redmine with PostgreSQL so teams can run a self-hosted project management and issue tracking workspace.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4054, which maps to the Redmine web service.
Why does the guide stop at the Redmine welcome page?
The tutorial verifies the clean Redmine web UI because projects, roles, trackers, workflows, and email notifications depend on the production instance.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Redmine template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Redmine with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit the application URL
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Log in with admin / admin and change the password
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Create your first project
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Configure roles, trackers, and workflows from the Administration menu
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Redmine FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Redmine
How do I deploy Redmine with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Redmine 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 Redmine?
Redmine 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 Redmine data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Redmine backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Redmine to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Redmine image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Redmine free to self-host?
Redmine 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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