Welcome to the Aikeedo installation guide. This tutorial will walk you through the process of setting up Aikeedo on your server.

If you’re using cPanel, please follow our dedicated cPanel Installation Guide as the steps may differ.

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Before You Start

  1. Ensure your server meets our requirements.
  2. Prepare a database and note down its name, username, and password.

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Understanding the Public Directory

It’s crucial to understand how Aikeedo’s file structure works with your domain:

  • Aikeedo has a public directory that contains web-accessible files.
  • Your domain should point to this public directory, not the root of all Aikeedo files.
  • The public directory cannot be moved; it must remain within the Aikeedo file structure.

Example: If you extract Aikeedo files to /var/www/yourdomain.com, your domain must point to /var/www/yourdomain.com/public.

Consult your hosting provider’s documentation on how to set the correct document root for your domain.

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Installation Steps

1

Upload Aikeedo Files

  1. Locate the aikeedo-server-files.zip in your Aikeedo package.
  2. Upload this zip file to your server, outside of any existing web-accessible directories.

If you can’t find the zip file, refer to our File Structure guide.

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Extract Files

Extract the contents of aikeedo-server-files.zip so that the public folder ends up in your domain’s root directory.

Example:

/var/www/yourdomain.com/
├── bin/
├── bootstrap/
├── ci/
├── config/
├── ...
├── public/
└── ... (other Aikeedo directories and files)
3

Configure Domain

Set your domain’s document root to point to the public directory within the extracted Aikeedo files.

Example: If Aikeedo is extracted to /var/www/yourdomain.com, set the document root to /var/www/yourdomain.com/public.

This step often requires configuration in your web server (e.g., Apache, Nginx) or hosting control panel.

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Access the Install Page

  1. Open your web browser.
  2. Navigate to https://yourdomain.com.
  3. You should be automatically redirected to https://yourdomain.com/install.
  4. If redirected successfully, you should see the Aikeedo installation wizard.

If you’re not automatically redirected to the install page, it’s likely that your domain is not correctly pointing to the public directory. In this case, you might see a 403 error. Double-check your domain’s document root configuration to ensure it’s set to the public folder within your Aikeedo installation.

5

Follow On-Screen Instructions

The installation wizard will guide you through the setup process:

  1. Provide Database Credentials:
    • Enter the database name, username, and password.
  2. Enter your Aikeedo Purchase Code:
    • This is the unique code you received when you purchased Aikeedo.
  3. Set up Admin Account Details:
    • Create your administrator account for managing Aikeedo.

Carefully follow each step of the wizard, ensuring all information is entered accurately. This will ensure a smooth and successful installation of your Aikeedo instance.

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Complete Installation

Once you have provided all the necessary information, the installation wizard will finalize the setup:

  1. The wizard will process your inputs and configure Aikeedo accordingly.
  2. Wait patiently as the system completes the installation process.
  3. Upon completion, you’ll see a success message confirming that Aikeedo has been successfully installed.
  4. Verify that you can access the Aikeedo dashboard or main page without any errors.
  5. Confirm that the installation was successful by checking key features or settings.

Congratulations! You’re now ready to explore Aikeedo and leverage its powerful capabilities for your projects.

If you encounter any issues or have questions about your new installation, our support team is here to help. Don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the installation process:

  1. Double-check that you’ve followed each step correctly.
  2. Ensure all file permissions are set correctly.
  3. Verify that your server meets all the requirements.
  4. For more detailed troubleshooting steps, please refer to our dedicated Troubleshooting Guide.
  5. If you’re still stuck after trying the solutions in the troubleshooting guide, don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team.

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Next Steps

After successfully installing Aikeedo:

  1. Follow our Initial Setup Guide to configure your new installation.
  2. Explore Website Basics to learn about key Aikeedo features.
  3. Consider setting up email for your Aikeedo instance.

Congratulations on installing Aikeedo! We’re excited for you to start leveraging its powerful features.