Professional OJS Services —
Installation, Themes, Hosting & More
Everything your Open Journal Systems journal needs under one roof. From fresh OJS installation and custom theme development to managed OJS hosting, plugin integration, and indexing preparation. Trusted by 80+ journals across 15+ countries.
Yogesh Singh Bisht
OJS Developer & Academic Publishing Specialist
Complete OJS Services for Academic Publishers
Whether you need to install OJS from scratch, upgrade your theme, move to managed hosting, or get your journal ready for Scopus indexing — we cover every aspect of Open Journal Systems.
OJS Installation & Setup
Expert OJS installation on your server or our managed hosting. Fresh OJS 3.x setup with journal configuration, sections, editorial roles, submission workflows, and essential plugins. Install OJS the right way — optimized for speed, security, and indexing from day one.
Request InstallationOJS Theme Development
Custom OJS themes built to match your journal's brand identity. Fully responsive, SEO-optimized designs with custom headers, footers, color schemes, and typography. We also provide ready-made OJS themes and free OJS themes for budget-conscious publishers.
Get a Custom ThemeManaged OJS Hosting
OJS-optimized hosting with pre-configured PHP, MySQL, and caching layers. Your journal runs on a server tuned specifically for Open Journal Systems — fast loading, 99.9% uptime, daily backups, SSL, and free OJS installation included. No technical headaches.
Get OJS HostingOJS Migration & Upgrade
Seamless migration from OJS 2.x → 3.x or version upgrades (3.3 → 3.4 → 3.5+). Full content preservation, database migration, theme rebuilding, plugin compatibility checks, and zero-downtime deployment. We've performed 50+ OJS migrations without data loss.
Migrate Your OJSOJS Plugin Development
Custom OJS plugin development for any workflow requirement — payment gateways, DOI automation, manuscript ID generation, citation export, custom metadata fields, plagiarism integration, and third-party API connections.
Build a PluginOJS Technical Support
1–4 hour response time for OJS bugs, errors, and technical issues. 500+ OJS issues resolved including PHP errors, plugin conflicts, submission workflow bugs, email configuration failures, database errors, and performance problems.
Get Support NowOJS Indexing & SEO
Technical preparation for Scopus, DOAJ, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and UGC CARE. Includes metadata optimization, schema markup, Google Scholar tags, sitemap, and Crossref DOI registration. 30+ journals successfully Scopus-indexed.
Prepare for IndexingOJS Maintenance Plans
Monthly OJS maintenance — security patches, PHP/server upgrades, OJS version updates, backup management, performance monitoring, and proactive issue resolution. Keep your OJS journal running at peak performance year-round.
View PlansOJS Training & Academy
Learn OJS through structured training sessions for journal editors, managers, and IT staff. Our OJS Academy covers everything from basic usage to advanced customization. One-on-one live sessions, recorded tutorials, and written guides tailored to your team's needs.
Enroll in TrainingOJS Themes — Custom, Premium & Free
Every OJS journal deserves a professional look. We build pixel-perfect custom OJS themes and also offer ready-made free OJS themes for publishers on a tight budget.
Custom OJS Themes
Fully bespoke OJS theme designed from scratch to match your journal's brand. Unique layout, custom sections, journal-specific colors, typography, and author guidelines page.
- 100% original design
- Mobile responsive
- SEO structured data
- OJS 3.3 – 3.5 compatible
Premium OJS Themes
Pre-built premium OJS themes with professional designs ready to deploy in hours. Multiple design styles — modern, academic, minimal — all with full customization options.
- Multiple design styles
- Quick deployment
- Color customization
- Logo & branding setup
Free OJS Themes
A curated selection of quality free OJS themes available for immediate download and installation. Ideal for new journals, university-run publications, or low-budget publishers.
- No cost to download
- OJS community tested
- Installation support available
- PKP official themes included
Why You Need OJS-Specific Hosting
Generic shared hosting causes 90% of OJS performance and error problems. OJS requires specific PHP versions, MySQL configurations, file permission settings, and memory limits that standard hosts don't provide.
Our managed OJS hosting is pre-configured for Open Journal Systems — optimized PHP, Redis caching, proper upload limits, and server-level OJS tuning. Your journal just works.
Discuss Hosting OptionsPerformance-Tuned
Server-level OJS optimization — Redis caching, OPcache, and CDN integration for fast article page loads.
Security Hardened
Firewall rules, malware scanning, isolated environments, and automatic OJS security patch monitoring.
Daily Backups
Automated daily database and file backups with 30-day retention. One-click restore on request.
Free OJS Installation
Every hosting plan includes free OJS installation, journal setup, and initial plugin configuration.
PHP 8.1 / 8.2 / 8.3
Correct PHP version for your OJS release — automatically configured. Supports OJS 3.3 through 3.5.
24h Support
Dedicated hosting support via WhatsApp and email. Fast issue resolution — not generic ticket queues.
OJS System Requirements & PHP Version Guide
Before you install OJS, make sure your server meets the minimum requirements. Using the wrong PHP version is one of the most common causes of OJS installation failures.
| OJS Version | PHP Version | MySQL | Status |
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| OJS 3.5.x | PHP 8.1 / 8.2 / 8.3 | MySQL 8.0+ | Latest Stable |
| OJS 3.4.x | PHP 8.0 / 8.1 / 8.2 | MySQL 5.7+ | Supported |
| OJS 3.3.x | PHP 7.4 / 8.0 | MySQL 5.6+ | Legacy |
| OJS 3.2.x | PHP 7.3 / 7.4 | MySQL 5.6+ | End of Life |
| OJS 2.x | PHP 5.6 / 7.x | MySQL 5.x | Deprecated |
OJS 3.4 system requirements: PHP 8.0+ is recommended. PHP 7.4 will work but is not supported. Always match your OJS version to the recommended PHP version to avoid fatal errors.
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PHP PHP 8.1+ recommended (minimum PHP 7.4 for OJS 3.3)
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Database MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+ or PostgreSQL 12+
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Web Server Apache 2.4+ (mod_rewrite enabled) or Nginx
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PHP Memory Limit Minimum 256MB recommended (512MB for large journals)
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Upload Limit post_max_size and upload_max_filesize: 50MB+ recommended
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Email (SMTP) SMTP or Sendmail configured for OJS notifications
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PHP Extensions mbstring, intl, curl, gd, xml, zip, opcache required
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Disk Space Minimum 5GB for files folder; more for large archives
What Is OJS (Open Journal Systems)?
OJS (Open Journal Systems) is a free, open-source journal management and publishing system developed by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP). It is the world's most widely used platform for academic and scholarly journal publishing, trusted by over 25,000 journals in 180+ countries.
OJS handles the complete editorial workflow — from manuscript submission and peer review to production, publication, and archiving. It supports DOI registration, ORCID integration, JATS XML export, indexing metadata, and much more out of the box.
Whether you are launching a new academic journal, running a university publication, or managing a multi-journal publishing house — OJS is the platform of choice. And our professional OJS services ensure you get it set up, customized, and running correctly.
OJS Service Plans
OJS service packages tailored to your journal's needs. Request a free, no-obligation custom quote.
Basic OJS Setup
- OJS Installation
- 1 Journal Setup
- Hosting & SSL
- Default OJS Theme
- Basic Config
- Custom Theme
- DOI Setup
Complete Journal Launch
- Everything in Starter
- Custom OJS Theme
- DOI / Crossref Setup
- Google Scholar Setup
- Editorial Board Page
- Speed Optimization
- Scopus Readiness
Indexing Ready
- Everything in Professional
- Scopus Readiness Audit
- DOAJ Application
- JATS XML Setup
- COPE Policy Drafting
- 6 Months Support
- Priority WhatsApp
Managed OJS Hosting
- OJS-Optimized Server
- PHP 8.1 / 8.2
- Free SSL Certificate
- Daily Backups
- Free OJS Installation
- 99.9% Uptime SLA
- Email Support
* Every journal is different — share your requirements for a free custom quote. Special packages available for multi-journal publishers.
Frequently Asked Questions About OJS Services
Common questions from journal editors, publishers, and university IT teams about OJS installation, themes, hosting, and support.
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