Complete Data Ownership
Your journal website, database, uploaded articles, files, backups, and administrator credentials remain under your control on your own hosting server.
OJS Installation
OJS Installation on Your Own Hosting Server
Install Open Journal Systems on your own hosting with complete control over your domain, database, files, article archive, and journal data. GetOJS handles the secure technical setup, workflow configuration, and handover so your editorial team can launch with confidence.
- One-Time Payment
- No Monthly Subscription
- 100% Data Ownership
- Your Hosting, Files & Database
Why This Service
Own your journal platform instead of depending on subscription hosting
Many universities, colleges, research institutes, scholarly societies, and independent publishers prefer full control over journal infrastructure. This service gives you an expert OJS setup while keeping ownership in your hands.
One-Time Installation Fee
Pay once for professional installation and configuration. This package does not require a recurring monthly platform subscription.
Expert OJS Setup
GetOJS configures the core journal settings, editorial workflow, submission process, roles, email, security basics, DOI plugin, and metadata readiness.
Self-Hosted Advantage
Traditional hosted platform vs GetOJS self-hosted installation
Choose self-hosted OJS installation when your institution needs long-term control, direct server access, and freedom from vendor lock-in.
Traditional Hosted Solution
- Monthly or yearly hosting subscription
- Data stored on provider server
- Limited server access
- Vendor dependency
- Migration required to leave
- Limited infrastructure control
GetOJS Self-Hosted Installation
- One-time OJS installation fee
- Data stored on your own hosting server
- Complete server and file access
- Full ownership of website and database
- No migration required to stop vendor dependency
- Complete control over your journal platform
What Is Included
Everything needed to launch your OJS journal professionally
The INR 24,999 package covers technical installation, core journal configuration, essential publishing settings, security basics, and administrator handover support.
Latest Stable OJS Installation
Installation of the latest stable version of Open Journal Systems on your hosting environment.
Complete Journal Configuration
Setup of journal information, editorial workflow, submission settings, review process, publication settings, user roles, languages, and navigation menus.
Responsive Journal Theme
Professional responsive theme setup optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile journal visitors.
SSL and Security Basics
Secure HTTPS configuration, basic OJS security settings, and server-level security recommendations.
SMTP Email Configuration
Configuration support for Gmail, Zoho Mail, Microsoft 365, or another SMTP server for reliable journal emails.
Database Configuration
Proper database creation, secure connectivity, and basic optimization for OJS operation.
OAI-PMH Metadata Setup
OAI-PMH configuration to make your journal ready for metadata harvesting by indexing and discovery services.
Crossref DOI Plugin
Installation and configuration support for the Crossref DOI plugin for DOI-ready journal publishing workflows.
Basic SEO Configuration
Search-engine-friendly configuration, clean page structure, metadata basics, and essential visibility settings.
Performance Optimization
Essential performance settings to help your OJS website load faster and run more smoothly.
Administrator Account Setup
Creation of the main administrator account with secure credentials for your journal team.
Training and 30 Days Support
Online walkthrough of the OJS dashboard and 30 days of installation-related technical support after completion.
Your Journal, Your Control
When installation is complete, you own everything
This service is designed for publishers that want full ownership and freedom. There is no vendor lock-in. You can manage, backup, upgrade, or migrate your journal website whenever you choose.
Request Free ConsultationHosting Account
Your hosting account remains under your ownership and access.
Domain Name
Your journal domain stays controlled by your institution or organization.
Website Files
All OJS source files, uploaded files, and backups remain on your server.
Database
Your users, submissions, article metadata, and settings remain in your database.
Journal Content
Your issues, articles, editorial policies, pages, and uploaded content remain yours.
Admin Credentials
Administrator credentials are shared with your team after installation handover.
Requirements
Recommended hosting requirements for OJS installation
Before installation, our team reviews your hosting environment. If you are unsure whether your server is ready, we can check it before setup.
Server Requirements
Recommended technical environment for a stable self-hosted OJS journal website.
| Operating System | Linux preferred |
|---|---|
| PHP Version | PHP 8.2 or higher |
| Database | MySQL 8.0 or MariaDB supported |
| SSL Certificate | Required |
| RAM | Minimum 2 GB |
| Storage | Minimum 20 GB SSD |
| Cron Jobs | Required |
| Access | SSH access preferred |
| Control Panel | cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin or similar |
What We Need From You
To begin the OJS installation, please keep the following details ready.
- Hosting control panel access
- Domain name
- FTP or SSH access
- Database credentials
- SMTP details, if email configuration is required
Note: Once we receive the required access, our technical team completes the installation and shares the administrator credentials with you.
Best For
Who should choose self-hosted OJS installation?
This service is ideal for organizations that want a professional academic journal website with ownership, transparency, and expert technical support.
Universities
Colleges
Medical Institutions
Research Institutes
Scientific Societies
Professional Associations
NGOs
Government Organizations
Independent Journal Publishers
New Open Access Journals
Process
How our OJS installation process works
A clear installation workflow helps your journal launch smoothly and gives your team confidence after handover.
01
Review
We review your domain, hosting environment, server requirements, journal goal, and required setup details.
02
Install
We install the latest stable OJS version and configure the database, SSL, SMTP, theme, and core settings.
03
Configure
We configure journal information, editorial workflow, submission settings, DOI plugin, OAI-PMH, roles, and menus.
04
Handover
We share admin credentials, provide a dashboard walkthrough, and support installation-related issues for 30 days.
Why GetOJS
OJS specialists for serious journal publishers
Our team works exclusively around Open Journal Systems, academic publishing workflows, DOI, ISSN, indexing readiness, journal migrations, and long-term OJS technical support.
Explore All ServicesOJS-Focused Technical Work
We understand the technical and editorial needs of journal publishing, including article workflows, metadata, plugins, emails, and issue management.
Publishing Guidance
We help journal teams prepare essential website pages, publishing settings, metadata readiness, DOI planning, and indexing-friendly structure.
Upgrade and Migration Support
If you need future upgrades, migration, theme work, or plugins, GetOJS can support your journal beyond the first installation.
Transparent Communication
You get clear handover, installation support, and optional AMC support if your team needs ongoing OJS technical assistance.
Optional Support
Annual Maintenance Contract for your OJS website
After installation, you can continue receiving expert technical support through the optional OJS Annual Maintenance Contract.
AMC Includes
- Technical support for OJS related issues
- Assistance with journal configuration
- User account and role management guidance
- Email and SMTP troubleshooting
- Plugin configuration assistance
- Basic issue diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Guidance on backups and restoration
- Minor configuration changes
- OJS error investigation
- Basic security recommendations
- Priority technical assistance during support hours
AMC Does Not Include
- Major theme redesign or UI customization
- Custom plugin development
- Server administration by third-party hosting providers
- Data entry or article publishing services
- Large scale data migration
- Major version upgrades unless purchased separately
- New feature development
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about OJS installation
Clear answers for journal teams planning to install Open Journal Systems on their own hosting server.
Is hosting included?
No. This service installs OJS on your own hosting server. Your hosting account, server access, and data remain with you.
Who owns the website after installation?
You own the hosting account, website files, database, domain, administrator credentials, uploaded articles, and all journal content.
Can you install OJS on shared hosting?
Yes, provided your shared hosting environment meets the minimum OJS requirements for PHP, database, cron jobs, SSL, and storage.
Can you install OJS on VPS or dedicated servers?
Yes. GetOJS supports shared hosting, VPS, cloud servers, and dedicated servers based on the hosting environment and access available.
Can I upgrade OJS later?
Yes. GetOJS also provides professional OJS upgrade services when you need to move to a newer OJS version.
Is technical support included?
The package includes 30 days of installation-related support. Ongoing support is available through the optional Annual Maintenance Contract.
Can you migrate my existing journal?
Yes. GetOJS provides OJS migration services from existing OJS websites or other journal management platforms as a separate service.
Will my journal data remain private?
Yes. Since your OJS journal is installed on your own hosting server, all journal data remains under your ownership and control.
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