Get up and running with Kimai on the following platforms:
If you have questions after trying the tutorials, check out the forums.
Self-hosting Kimai requires technical knowledge, including:
- Setting up and configuring servers and containers
- Managing application resources and scaling
- Securing servers and applications
- Configuring Kimai
Kimai recommends self-hosting for expert users. Mistakes can lead to data loss, security issues, and downtime. If you aren't experienced at managing servers, Kimai recommends Kimai Cloud.
Extract Kimai plugin ZIPs into the kimai_plugins/ directory, e.g. kimai_plugins/WorkContractBundle/, then run docker compose exec kimai /opt/kimai/bin/console kimai:bundle:workcontract:install