Hosting & Server Requirements
Minimum Requirements (OJS 3.5+)
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | 8.1 | 8.2 / 8.3 |
| Database | MySQL 5.7 / MariaDB 10.3 / PostgreSQL 12 | MySQL 8.0+ / PostgreSQL 15+ |
| Web Server | Apache 2.4 / Nginx 1.18 | Nginx (latest stable) |
| RAM | 512 MB | 2 GB+ |
| Storage | 500 MB (software) | Depends on journal content |
Managed Hosting Providers
| Provider | Notes |
|---|---|
| PKP Publishing Services (PS) | Official managed hosting by PKP team |
| Digital Science & Research Solutions | Enterprise-grade hosting |
| Cactus Communications | Journal management services |
tip
For self-hosting, a VPS with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS + Nginx + PHP-FPM + MySQL is a popular, well-documented stack.