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Kanboard is an actively maintained, open-source project-management application centered on visual Kanban boards. It provides drag-and-drop tasks, configurable columns, swimlanes, subtasks, comments, attachments, tags, filters, search, time tracking, analytics, automated actions, multiple authentication methods, an API, and plugins.
Kanboard is designed for individuals and teams that prefer a focused, self-hosted Kanban workflow over a broad business suite. It works well for visual work queues, recurring processes, development tasks, editorial pipelines, and internal operations where data control and a simple interface matter.
Kanboard Overview and Key Features
Who Kanboard Is For
Kanboard is designed for individuals and teams that prefer a focused, self-hosted Kanban workflow over a broad business suite. It works well for visual work queues, recurring processes, development tasks, editorial pipelines, and internal operations where data control and a simple interface matter.
Kanboard is free and open-source software distributed under the MIT License. Third-party plugins can use different licenses and maintenance schedules, so review each plugin separately.
Maintenance and Compatibility Notice
Kanboard is actively maintained. The official release list identifies version 1.2.54 as the latest release, while version 1.2.46 raised the minimum supported PHP version to 8.1. Use the current stable release, review release notes before upgrades, and verify every third-party plugin against that release.
Drag-and-drop Kanban boards and swimlanes
Kanboard provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Tasks, subtasks, comments, tags, and attachments
Kanboard provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Advanced search and saved task filters
Kanboard provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Time tracking, cumulative-flow charts, and reports
Kanboard provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Automated actions and recurring tasks
Kanboard provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Multiple authentication backends, API, and plugins
Kanboard provides this capability within its documented project or work-management workflow.
Choose a Kanboard 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.
Compare our web hosting plans below and choose the solution that fits your website today. Every plan offers affordable pricing and the flexibility to grow with your business, with custom hosting options available whenever you need them.
Pro Personal
For portfolios & blogsRenews at $7.99/mo
- 25 GB SSD Storage
- Free Domain Names
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- Secure Payment Options
- SiteJet AI Website Builder
- 360 Website Monitoring
- 45 Day Guarantee
- Encrypted Offsite Backups
- Malware Scan - Included
- WordPress - Included
- cPanel Softaculous - Included
- SSL Certificates - Included
- 5 Email Accounts
- 5 Parked Domains
- 5 Sub Domains
- 1 Website
Pro Business
Growing teams & shopsRenews at $10.99/mo
- 50 GB SSD Storage
- Free Domain Names
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- Secure Payment Options
- SiteJet AI Website Builder
- 360 Website Monitoring
- 45 Day Guarantee
- Encrypted Offsite Backups
- Malware Scan - Included
- WordPress - Included
- cPanel Softaculous - Included
- SSL Certificates - Included
- 25 Email Accounts
- 25 Parked Domains
- 25 Sub Domains
- 5 Websites
Pro Ultimate
For Unlimited ScaleRenews at $15.99/mo
- Unlimited SSD Storage
- Free Domain Names
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- Secure Payment Options
- SiteJet AI Website Builder
- 360 Website Monitoring
- 45 Day Guarantee
- Encrypted Offsite Backups
- Malware Scan - Included
- WordPress - Included
- cPanel Softaculous - Included
- SSL Certificates - Included
- Unlimited Email Accounts
- Unlimited Parked Domains
- Unlimited Sub Domains
- Unlimited Websites
Practical Uses for Kanboard
Software and website development boards
Use Kanboard for this purpose only after its maintenance status, access controls, hosting compatibility, and recovery plan have been reviewed.
Editorial and content production workflows
Use Kanboard for this purpose only after its maintenance status, access controls, hosting compatibility, and recovery plan have been reviewed.
Internal service and operations queues
Use Kanboard for this purpose only after its maintenance status, access controls, hosting compatibility, and recovery plan have been reviewed.
Personal or small-team project tracking
Use Kanboard for this purpose only after its maintenance status, access controls, hosting compatibility, and recovery plan have been reviewed.
Installing Kanboard
RSH Web Services offers Kanboard installation through Softaculous in cPanel. Use the installer first to create the application, database, and administrator account. For manual installation, download the current stable archive, upload it to the chosen directory, configure a supported database if not using SQLite, make the data directory writable, open the site, and immediately replace the default administrator password. RSH Web Services can help with installation.
Hosting Requirements
Current Kanboard documentation requires PHP 8.1 or later and a modern Linux or Unix server. Kanboard supports SQLite by default, with MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL options documented. Required PHP extensions and writable data paths depend on the selected database and features, so confirm the complete official requirements for the installed release.
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 Kanboard
Start with cPanel backups of the complete Kanboard directory and database. When Softaculous manages the installation, use only the Kanboard backup, clone, restore, or upgrade options displayed there before manual changes. For a manual move or upgrade, follow the official instructions for the target release, preserve the data directory and configuration, update files as directed, and test boards, tasks, attachments, users, permissions, integrations, cron jobs, and plugins.
Kanboard Security
Run a current Kanboard release on PHP 8.1 or later, change default credentials immediately, define the application URL, restrict administrator and project roles, and review authentication settings. Control attachments, protect API tokens and database credentials, secure cron commands, and install only maintained plugins. Test upgrades in staging and monitor official release notes for security-related changes.
Backups and Recovery
Back up the Kanboard database and the complete application directory, including config.php, the data directory, uploaded attachments, plugins, and any local changes. Retain multiple dated recovery points plus an off-account copy. Create a backup before upgrading Kanboard or a plugin, then restore privately and verify users, projects, boards, tasks, attachments, comments, settings, integrations, and scheduled jobs.
All Kanboard 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.
Kanboard Resources
Existing software and hosting resources: Analytics, Kanboard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kanboard suitable for a new production workspace?
Yes. Kanboard is actively maintained and can support a new production workspace when you install a current stable release on a compatible PHP and database stack. Review release notes, secure the administrator account, configure project permissions, and test backups before launch. Evaluate every third-party plugin separately because plugin compatibility, security, and maintenance do not automatically match the Kanboard core project.
Can Kanboard use a private subdomain?
Yes. You can install Kanboard 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 Kanboard 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 Kanboard add-on or theme?
Confirm that the component explicitly supports the installed Kanboard 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 Kanboard 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 Kanboard 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 Kanboard 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 Kanboard?
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 Kanboard 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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