OJS Installation Service

We install and configure Open Journal Systems on your server with the correct settings, security protocols, and performance optimization. so your journal launches on a solid technical foundation

Our OJS installation service gets your journal on Open Journal Systems without the setup headaches.

Most journals lose weeks to OJS installation problems. Wrong server settings. Missing plugins. Broken email notifications. Editors stuck before they even publish their first issue.

We install and configure OJS 3.x the right way the first time. Your journal gets a secure, working platform built for real editorial workflows, not just a default install.

Why journals choose our OJS installation service

Open Journal Systems is powerful, but it is not simple to set up. One wrong setting can cause broken submissions, missing emails, or security gaps that only show up months later. We have installed OJS for journals across medicine, law, social sciences, engineering, and the humanities, so we know the settings that matter for real editorial teams, not just a textbook install.

We do not just run the installer and hand you a login. We test the submission flow, check the review process end to end, and confirm your emails actually send before we call the job done. That is the difference between an installation that looks finished and one that actually works on day one.

How our OJS installation process works

Getting started is simple. Here is what happens after you request a quote.

  1. We review your hosting setup and journal requirements
  2. We install and configure OJS 3.x on your server
  3. We set up your journal sections, roles, and metadata
  4. We test every workflow before handing it over
  5. We stay available for 7 days after launch for any issues

What we need from you

Share these details when you request a quote so we can scope your project accurately.

  • Your hosting details, or let us know if you need hosting
  • Your journal name, scope, and subject area
  • Number of editorial roles you need set up
  • Any specific plugins or integrations you already use

Deliverables

What our Open Journal Systems installation includes

Fresh OJS 3.x installation on your server or ours

Server and security settings configured correctly

Journal setup, sections, and publication metadata

Editor, reviewer, and author roles configured

Submission and peer review workflow setup

Essential plugins installed (DOI, ORCID, statistics, and more)

Launch checklist and full handover documentation

Request a quote

Tell us about your new journal and we will propose the right OJS setup package.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this OJS service and how we support your journal from setup through launch.

A journal platform that works. Nothing left half finished. Your editorial team can log in and start working the same day we hand it over.

Most installations take 2 to 3 business days, depending on your hosting setup and how many plugins and roles you need configured. We will give you a clear timeline before work starts.

No, not necessarily. We can set up OJS on your existing server, or recommend hosting that fits journal publishing if you don't have one yet.