Installation

This section provides a general installation overview of the script. For detailed instructions on each part, refer to the deep dive sections in the left menu bar.

Follow the steps as outlined, and you should be all set. If you encounter any challenges during the installation, please contact us for support.

Setup overview:

Step 1: Extract and upload the contents of socialswap-01.zip directly into the root directory of your hosting server. For example, this could be /var/www/html/ or /home/username/public_html, depending on the root folder of your domain or subdomain. This will make your website accessible at http://yourwebsitename/.

Step 2a: Caution! Some hosting platforms hide files that start with '.' (hidden files). Ensure that you enable this option in your cPanel settings.

Step 2b: Caution! If your local Windows/Linux/MacOS environment does not display hidden files and you plan to upload the script via FTP, ensure you enable the option to view hidden files locally before unzipping. This ensures that all hidden files such as .env and .htaccess are uploaded to your server correctly, as your local environment might otherwise overlook them.

Step 3: Keep in mind that everything within the public folder is accessible to anyone. Avoid placing any sensitive information there.

Step 4: After uploading all the files and ensuring that the domain name is correctly configured, create a MySQL database and an appropriate user if you don't already have one. You can create the database manually using your phpMyAdmin panel or use the phpMyAdmin Wizard in your cPanel to set it up.

Step 5: You are now prepared to initiate the installation process. Enter https://yourwebsitename in your browser's address bar and press Enter.

Step 6: This action will commence the installation wizard. Click on the "Start Installation" button to proceed.

Step 7: Ensure that all necessary PHP packages are installed and enabled on your server. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 8: Confirm that the listed folders have public accessibility. Click "Next" to proceed.

Step 9: Provide your database credentials for configuration. Use the server address as localhost and port as 3306.

Step 10: Once all required PHP libraries are enabled on your hosting environment, the installation will complete swiftly. You are now fully prepared to begin using the application. The default login credentials are:

• Username: [e-mail]

• Password: admin123456

You can change these credentials after logging in through your profile settings.

Step 11: The final step is to correctly configure the CRON job. Please refer to the CRON tab on the left side menu of this documentation for a step-by-step guide.