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Customize your hybrid project management buffet – in one software!
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Customize your hybrid project management buffet – in one software!

When you’re responsible for managing complex projects, you need software that adapts to your specific needs. Think of it as a ‘buffet’ that blends Agile and Waterfall methods, letting you pick exactly…
Preview: Emoji reactions on work package comments
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Preview: Emoji reactions on work package comments

Exciting news – A long-requested feature from our Community is about to become reality: Emoji reactions are coming to OpenProject! Users will soon be able to choose from seven emojis to react to comments…
Changes to Jira Service Management pricing and packaging: What you need to know and how OpenProject stands as a cost-effective alternative
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Changes to Jira Service Management pricing and packaging: What you need to know and how OpenProject stands as a cost-effective alternative

Atlassian has recently announced significant changes to the pricing and packaging for Jira Service Management (JSM) Cloud products, aiming to enhance its offerings while adapting to new demands.…
How to save time by using macros in OpenProject's editors
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How to save time by using macros in OpenProject's editors

Managing project data and documents manually is frustrating and time-consuming. You need a way to keep things organized without extra effort or technical know-how. This is where working with macros might…
News from the Product Desk: Changes to progress tracking in 14.6 based on user feedback
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News from the Product Desk: Changes to progress tracking in 14.6 based on user feedback

In version 14.0, we made significant changes to the way that progress and work estimates are tracked in OpenProject. Since then, we have received extensive feedback from our user community telling us that…
How to use status transitions for custom workflows
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How to use status transitions for custom workflows

OpenProject is a powerful tool, but with great power comes the complexity of customization. If you’re new to OpenProject and having trouble setting up statuses for workflows, you’re not alone. Once you…
Catch up with confidence: How to quickly understand changes in OpenProject after your absence
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Catch up with confidence: How to quickly understand changes in OpenProject after your absence

Whether it’s a much-needed vacation or an unexpected illness, being away from work can make it challenging to stay on top of your projects’ progress. The pressure to get up to speed fast and efficiently…
Beyond MS Word: Automatically generate beautifully styled pdf files for contracts, approval notices and project orders
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Beyond MS Word: Automatically generate beautifully styled pdf files for contracts, approval notices and project orders

Successful teams always challenge the status quo and seek improvements. Top performers focus on high-value activities that contribute to project success—they avoid repetitive low-value tasks and invest…
Lights out! Dark Mode is coming to OpenProject
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Lights out! Dark Mode is coming to OpenProject

Exciting news: Dark mode is coming to OpenProject! With one of the next releases, users will be able to use OpenProject in a dark mode. Of course this is voluntary and a personal preference - anyone who…
How to get started with OpenProject on-premises installation
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How to get started with OpenProject on-premises installation

We offer two versions of OpenProject on-premises: the Community edition and the Enterprise edition.…
From community plugin to official integration: OpenProject and GitLab
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From community plugin to official integration: OpenProject and GitLab

Academic institutions often use GitLab to organize, collaborate, and complete projects related to student learning, student and departmental research, and classroom instruction. Many of these same academic…
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