Welcome to the Aikeedo installation guide for cPanel! This comprehensive tutorial will walk you through the process of setting up Aikeedo on your cPanel hosting environment. Whether you’re using a main domain, an add-on domain, or a subdomain, we’ve got you covered.

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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.
  3. Have your Aikeedo purchase code ready.

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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.
In cPanel, this typically meanss:
  • For main domains: copying the contents of the public folder to your public_html directory.
  • For add-on domains or subdomains: setting the document root to the public folder within your Aikeedo installation.

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Installation Process

Follow these steps to install Aikeedo on your main domain in cPanel:
1

Upload the Archive

  • Locate the aikeedo-server-files.zip archive in your Aikeedo package.
  • Upload this archive to the directory one level above your public_html folder. For example, if your public_html path is /home/username/public_html, upload to /home/username/.
If you can’t find the zip file, refer to our File Structure guide.
2

Extract the Archive

Once uploaded, extract the contents of aikeedo-server-files.zip in the same directory.
3

Configure the Public Directory

  • Find the public folder within the extracted files (e.g., /home/username/public).
  • Copy () all contents from this public folder to your public_html directory.
  • Make sure to include hidden files and folders (such as .htaccess file or .vite directory).
You’ll need to manually repeat this copying step after each Aikeedo update. For more details on the update process, please refer to our update guide.
4

Update the Environment File

  • Locate the .env.example file in your Aikeedo root directory (e.g., /home/username/).
  • Find the line that contains # PUBLIC_DIR=public_html.
  • Uncomment this line by removing the # symbol and the space after it.
  • The final version of this line should look like:
    .env.example
    PUBLIC_DIR=public_html
  • Save the changes to the file.
5

Begin the Installation

  • Open your web browser and navigate to your domain.
  • You’ll be automatically redirected to the installation page at /install.
6

Complete the Setup

  • Follow the on-screen instructions in the installation wizard.
  • You’ll need to provide:
    • Database credentials
    • Your Aikeedo purchase code
    • Admin account details
  • Complete all steps as guided by the wizard.

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Important Notes

  • Throughout this guide, we use absolute paths (e.g., /home/username/). In cPanel’s file manager, you might not see the /home/username/ part. For example, /home/username/public_html might appear as just /public_html.
  • Always ensure you’re working in the correct directory for your specific domain setup.
  • The public directory contains all files that should be publicly accessible. Don’t confuse this with cPanel’s default public_html directory.

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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! You’ve successfully installed Aikeedo on your cPanel hosting. You’re now ready to harness the power of AI for your content creation needs.