# Deploy Kimai with Easypanel

URL: /templates/kimai

Kimai is an open-source time-tracking solution designed for freelancers, small businesses, and enterprises to manage time-tracking needs efficiently. It enables users to track work hours, manage projects, and create accurate reports and invoices based on time entries. With a focus on simplicity and flexibility, Kimai is ideal for organizations looking to improve productivity, manage employee timesheets, and handle client billing without the complexity of traditional ERP systems. Kimai offers a modular architecture, allowing for easy customization to meet unique requirements, and it supports multi-user environments with permissions to manage data access.

## Benefits

### Efficient Time Tracking

Kimai enables users to track time across various projects and tasks, providing detailed insights for accurate time management.

### Project and Task Management

Users can organize time entries by project and task, making it easier to manage workload and monitor project progress.

### Invoicing and Reporting

Kimai automates the process of creating reports and invoices based on tracked time, simplifying client billing and payroll.

### Multi-User and Permissions Support

The platform supports multiple users, with role-based permissions for controlled access to time tracking and project data.

### Flexible and Customizable

Kimai’s modular design allows for easy customization and integration with third-party tools to meet specific business needs.

## Features

### Web-Based Admin Console

The admin console allows users to manage time entries, projects, tasks, and clients from a centralized web interface.

### Multi-Currency Support

Supports billing in multiple currencies, making it suitable for global teams and client billing across regions.

### Extensible with Plugins

Kimai supports various plugins for extended functionality, allowing businesses to tailor the platform to their workflow.

### Detailed Analytics and Reporting

Provides detailed reports and analytics on tracked time, client billing, and project costs, enhancing data-driven decision-making.

### Multi-Language Support

Kimai supports multiple languages, making it accessible to users across different linguistic backgrounds.

### Secure and Compliant

Offers secure data management and supports compliance with industry standards for tracking and billing.

## Configuration

- `appServiceName` (App Service Name, required): kimai

- `appServiceImage` (App Service Image, required): kimai/kimai2:apache-2.56.0

- `databaseServiceName` (Database Service Name, required): kimai-db

- `adminEmail` (Admin Email, required): admin@kimai.local

- `adminPassword` (Admin Password, required): admin123 — The password must be at least 8 characters long.

## Services

- kimai: app (kimai/kimai2:apache-2.56.0)

- kimai-db: mysql

## Resources

- [Website](https://www.kimai.org)

- [Documentation](https://www.kimai.org/documentation)

- [GitHub](https://github.com/kimai/kimai)

- [Template source](https://github.com/easypanel-io/templates/tree/main/templates/kimai)