{"id":15115,"date":"2025-06-19T18:50:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T13:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skynats.com\/?p=15115"},"modified":"2025-06-19T18:50:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T13:20:13","slug":"how-to-install-restyaboard-on-ubuntu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skynats.com\/blog\/how-to-install-restyaboard-on-ubuntu\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Restyaboard on Ubuntu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restyaboard is one such powerful open-source project management tool. It offers Kanban-style boards, task tracking, offline sync, and flexible collaboration\u00a0 all wrapped in a clean, user-friendly interface. Whether you want to self-host to safeguard your data or just want a free alternative with great features, Installing Restyaboard is an excellent choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this step-by-step guide, you\u2019ll learn how to install Restyaboard on Ubuntu using two popular methods: a manual setup with Apache and PostgreSQL, and a quick, hassle-free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.docker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Docker<\/mark><\/a> deployment. By the end, you\u2019ll have your own project management system up and running, ready to help your team stay productive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-update-your-server\"><strong>Update Your Server<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-install-required-packages\"><strong>Install Required Packages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>apt install apache2 postgresql postgresql-contrib php7.4 php7.4-cli php7.4-pgsql php7.4-curl php7.4-json php7.4-gd php7.4-mbstring php7.4-xml php7.4-zip libapache2-mod-php7.4 git unzip curl -y<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-configure-the-postgresql-database\"><strong>Configure the PostgreSQL Database<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo -u postgres psql<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the PostgreSQL shell, run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>CREATE DATABASE restyaboard;\nCREATE USER restya WITH PASSWORD 'restyapassword';\nGRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE restyaboard TO restya;\n\\q<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-clone-the-restyaboard-repository\"><strong>Clone the Restyaboard Repository<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>cd \/var\/www\/\nsudo git clone https:\/\/github.com\/RestyaPlatform\/board restyaboard\ncd restyaboard<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Set Permissions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>chown -R www-data:www-data \/var\/www\/restyaboard\nchmod -R 755 \/var\/www\/restyaboard<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\"><strong>Configure Apache<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a new virtual host file:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>vim  \/etc\/apache2\/sites-available\/restyaboard.conf<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paste the following config:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>apache\nCopyEdit\n&lt;VirtualHost *:80>\n    ServerAdmin admin@yourdomain.com\n    DocumentRoot \/var\/www\/restyaboard\n    ServerName ip_address\n\n    &lt;Directory \/var\/www\/restyaboard\/>\n        Options Indexes FollowSymLinks\n        AllowOverride All\n        Require all granted\n    &lt;\/Directory>\n\n    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}\/restya_error.log\n    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}\/restya_access.log combined\n&lt;\/VirtualHost><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enable the site:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>a2ensite restyaboard.conf\na2enmod rewrite\nsystemctl restart apache2<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\"><strong>Configure Restyaboard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the configuration file:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>vim  \/var\/www\/restyaboard\/server\/php\/config.inc.php<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Update the database settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>define('R_DB_TYPE', 'pgsql');\ndefine('R_DB_HOST', 'localhost');\ndefine('R_DB_NAME', 'restyaboard');\ndefine('R_DB_USER', 'restya');\ndefine('R_DB_PASSWORD', 'restyapassword');<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-import-the-sql-schema\"><strong>Import the SQL Schema<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sudo -u postgres psql restyaboard &lt; \/var\/www\/restyaboard\/sql\/rest.sql<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-restart-apache\"><strong>Restart Apache<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>systemctl restart apache2<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restyaboard provides a robust, self-hosted project management platform that puts you in full control of your data and workflow. Whether you prefer the granular control of a manual installation or the speed and simplicity of Docker, setting up Restyaboard on Ubuntu is straightforward and rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With your own Restyaboard instance, you can collaborate seamlessly using Kanban boards, track tasks effectively, and ensure your projects move forward smoothly \u2014 all without relying on third-party cloud services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you encounter any issues during installation or want to explore additional features and customizations, the Restyaboard community and documentation are great resources. And if you want alternatives, open-source tools like Taiga, OpenProject, or Focalboard may also fit your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skynats provides expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skynats.com\/linux-server-management\/\">Linux Server Management Services<\/a> to help you seamlessly install Restyaboard on Ubuntu and keep your server running smoothly. Get in touch with us today!<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Restyaboard is one such powerful open-source project management tool. It offers Kanban-style boards, task tracking, offline sync, and flexible collaboration\u00a0 all wrapped in a clean, user-friendly interface. Whether you want to self-host to safeguard your data or just want a free alternative with great features, Installing Restyaboard is an excellent choice. 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