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TicketsCAD — Free Open Source Computer Aided Dispatch
The only free, full-featured CAD system for organizations that need it most but can afford it least.
Quick Start with Docker (Recommended)
curl -LO https://raw.githubusercontent.com/openises/tickets/main/docker-compose.yml
docker compose up -d
# Open http://localhost:8080 — Login: admin / admin
See the full Docker Deployment Guide for Windows and Linux instructions.
Downloads & Links
- Latest Release — GitHub releases
- SourceForge Downloads — Mirror
- Google Group — Community discussion and support
- Project Roadmap
Video Demos
Documentation
Installation
- Docker Deployment — Deploy with Docker in 2 minutes
- Install on Windows with XAMPP
- Install on Windows WSL / Ubuntu
- Install on CentOS 7
- Upgrade Guide — Upgrading from any previous version
Administration
- Configuration Guide — System settings, incident types, users, organizations
- Security Guide — Passwords, 2FA, SSL/TLS, access levels
- Backup & Recovery — Database backups and disaster recovery
- Map Configuration — Tile sources, proxy mode, offline maps
User Guides
- Dispatcher Quick Start — Creating incidents, assigning units, keyboard shortcuts
- Mobile Interface — Using TicketsCAD on phones and tablets
Developer
- Contributing — How to contribute, coding standards, PR guidelines
- PHP Compatibility — Supported PHP 7.0 through 8.4+
- Database Compatibility — MySQL 5.7+ and MariaDB 10.3+
System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | 7.4 | 8.2+ |
| MySQL / MariaDB | 5.7 / 10.3 | 8.0+ / 10.11+ |
| Web Server | Apache 2.4 | Apache 2.4 or nginx |
| Docker | 20.10+ | Latest |
| Browser | Any modern browser | Chrome, Firefox, Edge |
| RAM | 512 MB | 1 GB+ |
| Disk | 500 MB | 2 GB+ |
Who Uses TicketsCAD?
Volunteer Fire Departments | ARES/RACES | CERT Teams | Search & Rescue | Small EMS | Event Medical | Campus Security | Training Programs
Founded by Arnie Shore (2005). Maintained by Eric Osterberg (N0NKI) and contributors. Licensed under GPL v2.