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dotProject is a free, open-source project-management application written in PHP. It organizes companies, contacts, projects, hierarchical tasks, dependencies, schedules, calendars, files, forums, tickets, permissions, and Gantt-chart views in a browser-based workspace.
dotProject is most relevant to organizations maintaining an established installation or teams that specifically need its traditional, task-oriented project model. Its volunteer support model and compatibility challenges with modern PHP make it a cautious choice for new production deployments.
dotProject Overview and Key Features
Who dotProject Is For
dotProject is most relevant to organizations maintaining an established installation or teams that specifically need its traditional, task-oriented project model. Its volunteer support model and compatibility challenges with modern PHP make it a cautious choice for new production deployments.
dotProject version 2.0 and later is released under the GNU GPL; earlier 1.x releases used the BSD license. Libraries bundled from other projects retain their original licenses.
Maintenance and Compatibility Notice
dotProject is volunteer-supported rather than backed by a commercial vendor. The stable 2.x codebase is old, and reported installations can require compatibility work on modern PHP. Treat it as legacy software, test the exact Softaculous release on the selected server stack, and prefer an actively maintained platform for a new business-critical system.
Companies, contacts, projects, and users
dotProject provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Hierarchical tasks, dependencies, and schedules
dotProject provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Gantt charts and project progress views
dotProject provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Files, forums, calendars, and contacts
dotProject provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Tickets and help-desk workflows
dotProject provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Resource-based users and module permissions
dotProject provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Choose a dotProject Hosting Plan
Compare expected users, concurrent activity, database growth, attachments, notification email, reporting, and backup storage. A small private tracker can start modestly, while active client workspaces and file-heavy projects need more capacity and room for recovery copies.
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- Encrypted Offsite Backups
- Malware Scan - Included
- WordPress - Included
- cPanel Softaculous - Included
- SSL Certificates - Included
- Unlimited Email Accounts
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Practical Uses for dotProject
Maintaining an existing dotProject workspace
Use dotProject for this purpose only after its maintenance status, access controls, hosting compatibility, and recovery plan have been reviewed.
Traditional waterfall-style project scheduling
Use dotProject for this purpose only after its maintenance status, access controls, hosting compatibility, and recovery plan have been reviewed.
Internal task, file, and contact coordination
Use dotProject for this purpose only after its maintenance status, access controls, hosting compatibility, and recovery plan have been reviewed.
Staging a legacy project-data migration
Use dotProject for this purpose only after its maintenance status, access controls, hosting compatibility, and recovery plan have been reviewed.
Installing dotProject
RSH Web Services offers dotProject installation through Softaculous in cPanel. Use the installer first to create the application files, database, and administrator account. For manual installation, obtain the official package, create a least-privilege MySQL or MariaDB database, follow the included installer, and test PHP compatibility before adding real data. RSH Web Services can help with installation.
Hosting Requirements
dotProject requires a web server with PHP and MySQL or MariaDB. Because the stable codebase predates currently supported PHP branches, verify the exact PHP version and extensions required by the Softaculous package and test every module in staging. Do not assume full PHP 8 compatibility without testing.
Launch Checklist
Configure administrator credentials, mail, time zone, uploads, user roles, project permissions, and backups. Test every major workflow with non-administrator accounts before inviting a team.
Migrating or Upgrading dotProject
Begin with a complete cPanel backup of dotProject files and a database export. For a Softaculous-managed installation, use only the backup, clone, restore, or upgrade options shown for dotProject before manual changes. Transfer matching files and database together, update configuration values, and test companies, contacts, tasks, dependencies, Gantt charts, files, forums, tickets, and permissions. Softaculous upgrades dotProject only; it does not convert another platform into dotProject.
dotProject Security
Treat dotProject as legacy software. Restrict administrator access, enforce strong unique passwords, apply least-privilege project and module permissions, control file uploads, remove unused modules, and review logs. Keep the supported hosting stack patched and test changes privately. HTTPS and server security layers reduce exposure but cannot correct vulnerabilities or compatibility problems in old application code.
Backups and Recovery
Back up the dotProject database and every application file, including configuration, uploads, custom modules, themes, and local changes. Keep multiple dated restore points with at least one off-account copy. Before an upgrade, PHP change, or migration, create a fresh backup and restore it privately to verify companies, projects, tasks, dependencies, contacts, files, tickets, and permissions.
All dotProject Plans Include
DDoS Security Monitoring
A Distributed Denial of Service attack disrupts the operations of a website, server, or network by flooding it with unwanted Internet traffic.
WordPress Easy Install
With cPanel users can install configure, secure, update, and manage WordPress through the WP Toolkit interface.
Secure Email
Access your email program or the online Webmail interface using Secure SSL certification (HTTPS) protocol.
cPanel
With over 80 features to manage all aspects of your hosting account, website, email and domains.
Softaculous App Installer
A time and hassle-saving, automatic script installer with over 380+ scripts, and 1115 PHP classes classes like WordPress
Website Transfers
Free cPanel or WordPress website transfers with no down time, other types of migrations also available.
Spam Assassin
A program used to detect unsolicited, unwanted and virus-infected emails and stop or reject the spam messages.
FTP Access
FTP is a program that allows you to transfer files from your computer to your website.
Site Backups
Backups can be configure with the Backup Wizard in cPanel or right within WordPress.
Free SSL Certificates
Provide secure, encrypted communications between a website and an Internet, RSH Web provides free SSL certs.
dotProject Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is dotProject suitable for a new production workspace?
Review the maintenance notice above before deciding. A project tool may still run while lacking current security fixes or compatibility work. Test the exact release with the selected PHP and database versions, assess its public development activity, and review any extensions. For outdated software, a maintained alternative is normally safer for new business-critical projects, while the old tool may remain useful during an existing-site migration.
Can dotProject use a private subdomain?
Yes. You can install dotProject on a subdomain reserved for staff or clients and limit access through application permissions and additional hosting controls. Choose the URL before launch, require HTTPS, and test session cookies and email links. A private address does not secure the application by itself, so keep accounts, server software, backups, and any supported updates properly managed.
How should I test dotProject before adding real projects?
Create a staging installation and test administrator login, user roles, project visibility, tasks or issues, comments, uploads, search, email, reports, and mobile layouts. Use sample users with different permissions to expose access problems. Confirm PHP and database compatibility, then restore a backup to a separate location. Testing representative workflows is more useful than checking only whether the dashboard loads.
What should I check before installing a dotProject add-on or theme?
Confirm that the component explicitly supports the installed dotProject release and current server environment. Review its source, license, documentation, update history, and security implications. Components affecting authentication, file uploads, email, or permissions need extra scrutiny. Test each one on staging, keep its original package, and create a complete backup before enabling it on the production workspace.
How much hosting storage does dotProject need?
The application package is only the starting point. Storage grows with attachments, exported reports, project histories, comments, logs, profile images, database records, and retained backups. Estimate the number of users and expected file uploads, then choose a plan with room for growth and restoration copies. Monitor disk, inode, database, and resource usage after the team begins normal work.
Can dotProject send notifications from my domain?
Where the application supports email alerts, it can use an address associated with your domain when mail settings are configured correctly. Use a dedicated sender, protect its credentials, and test delivery to multiple providers. Add the appropriate DNS authentication records for the sending service, monitor bounces, and review notification preferences so users receive useful project updates without unnecessary or duplicate messages.
How can I improve dotProject performance?
Use a compatible PHP version, maintain the database, limit oversized uploads, remove unused extensions, and review slow pages or queries before changing settings. Archive unneeded logs and old data only after making a verified backup. A CDN can accelerate static assets, while caching must not expose private pages or break sessions. Measure resource use so upgrades address a real bottleneck.
What permissions should I configure first in dotProject?
Start with separate administrator, manager, team-member, client, and read-only roles where the application supports them. Grant only the project and file access each role needs, then test with non-administrator accounts. Pay special attention to exports, uploads, private comments, user management, and configuration screens. Review access when personnel or client relationships change and remove dormant privileged accounts promptly.
How do I recover dotProject after a failed update?
Stop further changes and preserve the current files and database before troubleshooting. Restore a matching backup to a private location, then test users, projects, tasks or issues, attachments, permissions, email, and reports. Avoid combining files and database exports from different times. Once the restored copy works, schedule production recovery and document the failure before attempting another update.
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