You could be the owner of your own academic journal.
Founding a peer-reviewed journal is far simpler than most academics imagine. We handle the domain, hosting, security and the publishing software — you lead the science.
Your journal is delivered ready to accept articles within 24–48 hours.
How it works
A journal is more than a publication — it’s your academic platform.
Editorship is one of the most respected roles in academia. With your own journal, you shape a field, build authority, and create a lasting scholarly legacy.
Academic prestige
Being a founding editor signals leadership and standing within your discipline and institution.
Global visibility
OJS is indexed by Google Scholar out of the box and built to reach databases worldwide.
Shape your field
Set the scope, choose the topics, and decide which research deserves a wider audience.
Four simple steps. We do the heavy lifting.
No servers to configure, no software to learn the hard way. You focus on the academic vision — we make the technology disappear into the background.
Apply
Share your journal name, language and field through the form below.
Plan
We help with the domain, structure and a professional journal design.
Set up
We register hosting, install SSL and configure the full OJS system.
Go live
Your journal opens for submissions — usually within 24–48 hours.
A journal isn’t only for big institutions.
- Individual academics who want an editorial platform of their own.
- Departments & faculties publishing in their specialty.
- Research groups & associations sharing the work of a community.
- Universities building a portfolio of scholarly titles.
Anyone with academic vision can found a journal. The technical part is ours to solve.
Full package — everything included
You don’t gather these one by one. The complete journal is delivered ready to accept articles.
- Domain registration (.com, .net, .org)
- Managed hosting — fast, backed up and maintained for you
- SSL security certificate — the padlock & trust your site needs
- OJS latest version installed & configured
- Journal settings & multi-language support
- OJS plugins installed for your needs
- Admin panel training (2 hours)
- Technical support after launch
When do I get an ISSN?
You apply for an ISSN after your first issue is published with at least five articles and a ready website. In most cases approval is straightforward — and we guide you through the whole application. Exact criteria can vary slightly from country to country.
One yearly price. Everything included.
Transparent annual plans — domain, hosting, SSL, the OJS system, training and support are all part of the package.
- OJS installed — single journal
- 10 GB storage · unlimited bandwidth
- Free SSL certificate (Let’s Encrypt)
- Weekly backups · virus scanner
- 2 hours of free training
- Technical support
- Free upgrades & transfer
- OJS installed — 1–3 journals
- Free annual comprehensive support
- 25 GB storage · unlimited bandwidth
- Free SSL certificate (Let’s Encrypt)
- Daily backups · virus scanner
- 3 hours of free training
- Free upgrades & transfer
Need a larger plan (up to 10 journals) or a custom setup? Tell us in the form or see all hosting plans.
Already have your own hosting?
We also offer an installation-only service: you provide the domain, hosting and SSL, and we install & configure the latest OJS, set up your journal, add plugins and multi-language support — delivered ready to accept articles.
Server requirements: PHP 7.4+ · MySQL 5.x or PostgreSQL 9.1.5+ · Apache / Nginx / IIS. Not sure? Just ask us.
The world’s most trusted journal software.
OJS is open-source software from the non-profit Public Knowledge Project, used by tens of thousands of journals worldwide. It’s like WordPress — but built for scholarly publishing.
A partner for your journal’s whole life.
Setup is only the beginning. As your journal grows, we’re here for everything from indexing to security.
Setup & migration
- OJS installation & configuration
- Migrating existing journals to OJS
- WordPress-to-OJS article migration
- Server-to-server moves & journal merges
Design & branding
- Premium OJS themes (Axis, NIVO, JournalPlus)
- Custom theme design
- Interface branding & customization
- Character-encoding & display fixes
Growth & indexing
- Getting your journal indexed
- DOI / Crossref & OpenAIRE integration
- Plugin development & integration
- Open-access compliance support
Care & security
- Technical support & maintenance
- Security scanning & hardening
- Backups, recovery & performance
- Upgrades, training & scalability
Quick answers
Have a more specific question? Just ask us through the form — we’re happy to explain.
Do I need my own hosting or technical skills?
Can authors track their submitted articles?
Is there a peer-review and reviewer assignment system?
How long until my journal is online?
Is the journal open access?
Who owns the journal and its data?
When can I apply for an ISSN?
Tell us about your journal.
Just a few details to begin. There’s no commitment — we’ll get back to you with the next steps and answer any questions.
Prefer to talk first?
Reach out any way that suits you. We’re glad to walk you through the process before you decide anything.
Useful information
What is OJS?
A short, beginner-friendly intro to the free, open-source platform trusted by thousands of journals worldwide — and why starting your own is more achievable than you think.
- What OJS is & who builds it (PKP)
- The full submission-to-publication workflow
- Peer review, multilingual & open access
- DOI & indexing for DOAJ, Scopus & more