Go Paperless with PaperLessNGX

become a priority for many organizations and individuals. Paperless NG is an open-source solution that allows you to efficiently digitize, archive, and manage documents. In this article, we will explore Paperless NG and walk you through the deployment process on Proxmox, offering a practical and sustainable way to manage your digital documents.

What is Paperless NG?
Paperless NG is an open-source document management solution that lets you capture, archive, organize, and search digital documents. Using modern technologies such as OCR (optical character recognition) and tag-based archiving, Paperless NG simplifies the process of managing digital documents, reducing clutter and improving accessibility.

Advantages of Paperless NG:

  • Document Digitization: Transform your paper documents into easily accessible and searchable digital files.
  • Efficiency: Reduce the time and space needed to store and search for documents.
  • Accessibility: Access your documents from any Internet-connected device.
  • Sustainability: Reduce paper usage and promote more sustainable business practices.
  • Deploy Paperless NG on Proxmox:
  • Here's how to setup Paperless NG on Proxmox:
  • Creating a Linux Container: Log into your Proxmox interface and create a new Linux container.
  • Initial Setup: Select the Debian or Ubuntu template and configure the network options and access settings.
  • Installing Prerequisites: Log in to your Linux container and install the necessary prerequisites, such as Python, pip, and Git.
  • Cloning the Paperless NG Repository: Clone the Paperless NG repository from the official GitHub repository.
  • Configuring Paperless NG: Follow the instructions in the Paperless NG documentation to configure your system and install dependencies.
  • Starting the Service: Start the Paperless NG service and verify that everything is working properly.
  • Accessing Paperless NG: Access the Paperless NG web interface using your container's IP address and the port number you specified during setup.

Conclusions: Paperless NG offers a powerful and flexible solution for document management, allowing you to digitize and organize documents efficiently. With its deployment on Proxmox, you can enjoy the benefits of document digitization while leveraging the virtualization capabilities and resources offered by Proxmox. Follow this guide to start managing your digital documents in a smarter and more sustainable way with Paperless NG on Proxmox.