Here are the main steps in setting up your journal with OJS. Some link to PKP School courses, which are free but require registration to take and to view.
- Set up the technical infrastructure, including hosting, domain name, and server environment. Hosting is available from PKP Publishing Services or you can use your own host.
- Protect your data
- Install OJS
- Configure OJS
- Customize the look
- Decide on article file types
- Register for an ISSN
- Register for a DOI
- Register with a LOCKSS Network
- Import content
- Build an editorial team
- Determine copyright policy
- Select a financial model
- Get your content indexed
- Market your journal