Active eCommerce CMS Multi Vendor Script

rerequisites

1. Hosting Environment
   • A reliable hosting server (shared, VPS, or dedicated) that supports PHP and MySQL.
2. Server Requirements
   • PHP Version: PHP 7.4 or higher.
   • Database: MySQL 5.6+ or MariaDB.
   • Composer: Required for Laravel dependencies.
   • Web Server: Apache or NGINX recommended.
   • Extensions:
     • OpenSSL
     • PDO
     • Mbstring
     • Tokenizer
     • XML
     • GD
     • cURL
     • Fileinfo
     • BCMath
     • Zip
3. Domain and SSL Certificate
   • A domain name pointing to your hosting.
   • SSL certificate (recommended for secure transactions).
4. Tools for Upload
   • FTP client (like FileZilla) or hosting file manager for uploading files.

Installation Steps

1. Download Active eCommerce CMS

• Obtain the script from the official website or marketplace (e.g., CodeCanyon).

2. Upload Files

• Unzip the downloaded file.
• Upload the contents to your hosting’s public_html folder or the desired directory.

3. Create a Database

• Log in to your hosting control panel.
• Open MySQL Database Wizard or phpMyAdmin:
  • Create a new database.
  • Create a database user and assign it to the database with full privileges.

4. Edit the .env File

• Locate the .env file in the project directory.
• Update the database details:envCopy codeDB_CONNECTION=mysql DB_HOST=127.0.0.1 DB_PORT=3306 DB_DATABASE=your_database_name DB_USERNAME=your_database_user DB_PASSWORD=your_database_password

5. Run Installation Script

• Access the installation wizard by visiting your domain in a browser.
• Example: https://yourdomain.com.
• Follow the step-by-step instructions:
  • Enter your database details.
  • Configure your website settings (name, email, logo, etc.).
  • Set up the admin account.

6. Run Composer Commands (Optional)

If required by your script version:

• SSH into your server and navigate to the project folder.
• Run the command:bashCopy codecomposer install

7. Set Permissions

• Ensure the following directories are writable:
  • storage/
  • bootstrap/cache/

Use the command:

bashCopy codechmod -R 775 storage bootstrap/cache

8. Upload SQL File

• Import the provided SQL file into the created database using phpMyAdmin or a similar tool.

9. Configure Payment Gateways

• Log in to the admin panel and set up payment gateways in the settings section.

Post-Installation Steps

1. Set Up Cron Jobs
   • Use the control panel to add cron jobs for periodic tasks.
   • Example command:bashCopy code* * * * * php /path-to-your-project/artisan schedule:run >> /dev/null 2>&1
2. Enable SSL
   • Use tools like Let’s Encrypt or purchase an SSL certificate for secure HTTPS access.
3. Customize Your Platform
   • Add your branding, configure product categories, and set up seller/vendor accounts.
4. Test Your Platform
   • Test every aspect, including payments, product uploads, and user registrations.