Open Pastebin NG is an easy-to-use utility for sharing text and code through the web. It supports plain text as well as syntax highlighting for PHP, Ruby, Bash, Python, Java/C/C++ and more. See the feature list below for more details.
This project is based on Open Pastebin. All you need is a web server with PHP and MySQL. Open Pastebin NG is free software released under the GNU GPL license.
- ✅ Simple and clean user interface
- ⚡️ Fast performance (no heavy images or media, just text)
- 🎨 Syntax highlighting for multiple programming languages
- 🔓 Secure authentication system for administrative actions and role-based access control
- 👤 User management: Admin, Registered User, and Guest
- 🛡️ CSRF protection for sensitive actions
- 📂 Entries are stored in a MySQL database
To run Open Pastebin NG, you need:
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- MySQL 5.7 or MariaDB
- A web server (Apache, Nginx or similar)
Follow this steps to install Open Pastebin NG:
1️⃣ Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/emilio-devesa/opng.git
cd opng
2️⃣ Configure the database Edit config.php and set your database credentials, for example:
$mysql_server = "localhost";
$mysql_username = "root";
$mysql_password = "yourpassword";
$mysql_dbname = "opng";
3️⃣ Run the application
- If using Apache, place the project in
htdocsor configure a virtual host. - If using Nginx, configure the root directory in your Nginx config.
- Open
http://localhost/in your browser.
From the homepage you can:
- 📝 Create a new paste: Enter your text or code, select a language and submit.
- 🔍 View and edit a paste: Click on the topic you want to view/edit
- 🛠️ Manage pastes (Admin panel): Log in to
admin/admin.phpto drop entries or delete the entire database.
For security reasons, access to admin features is restricted to administrators.
👤 Guest
- Can view public pastes
- Can create pastes (anonymous pastes)
- Cannot delete any pastes
📝 Registered User
- Can create and manage their own pastes
- Can delete only their own pastes
- Cannot access the admin panel
🛠️ Administrator
- Has full control over the system
- Can delete any paste (even from other users)
- Can empty the database via the admin panel
No, Open Pastebin NG is designed to share plain text and source code only. It does not support file uploads, images, or binary files.
There is no built-in limit on the number of pastes you can create. However, limitations may exist depending on:
- Your server storage capacity
- Database size restrictions set by your hosting provider
Your pastes are stored in a MySQL database on your web server. Security depends on:
- Your server configuration (firewalls, database access, etc.)
- Proper use of server permissions
- Whether you enable HTTPS for secure connections
By default, pastes are public and Open Pastebin NG does not support password-protected pastes at the moment. If this is an essential feature, consider submitting a feature request. However, registered users can manage and delete their own pastes.
Yes! Open Pastebin NG supports multiple languages. Currently available:
- 🇬🇧 English
- 🇪🇸 Spanish
- 🇩🇪 German
- 🇫🇷 French
- 🇵🇹 Portuguese
- 🇨🇳 Chinese
Yes! Open Pastebin NG is free and open-source software, licensed under the GNU GPL. You can:
- Download and install it on your server
- Modify it to fit your needs
- Fork the project and contribute improvements
- Share your version with the community
I'm sorry to hear that! Please note that OPNG is still in BETA stage and under development. Please report the issue so we can fix it.
To completely remove Open Pastebin NG, follow these steps:
- Empty the database from the administration panel
- Delete all files from your server
- Clear your browser cache if neccesary
This will remove all pastes and files permanently.
🚀 Need more help? Feel free to open an issue or reach out.
Currently, there are no known issues. However, as this is a BETA release, some unexpected bugs may still exist.
🔷 Found a bug? If you encounter any issue, please report it by:
- Opening an issue on Github
- Submitting a pull request with a fix
Your feedback is highly appreciated!
Released under GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 - or later
You are free to use, modify, and distribute this software under the terms of the GPL. NOTE! THIS IS EXPERIMENTAL SOFTWARE MEANT ONLY FOR TESTING! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! I assume no responsibility for any damages if you choose to ignore the abovementioned warning
This project is based on Open Pastebin, originally developed by: Ville Särkkälä - villeveikko@users.sourceforge.net