Install

  1. upload everything that is inside the folder /web inside your folder on the webspace where you want the project to be located (most time the root folder /), so when you call http://example.com/index.php the application shows up.
  2. make sure that *.php files are executed with php (on most webhosters that is already configured). Yii 2.0 requires PHP 5.4+.
    We tested the application with PHP 5.5.9 (built: Sep 4 2014 06:56:34) on Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS
  3. for better start url (without entering index.php) make sure index.php is your default file to open (on most webhosters that is already configured)
  4. on your webhoster create a new MySQL database(if you can with innodb) (or share a database with another tool, but thats not recommended) and write down hostname (server address), username, password, and databasename. We used MySQL 5.5.38 on Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS
  5. open http://example.com in a browser and press start (we tested Firefox 32.0 on Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS)
  6. you can see what php modules are needed for the tool and what files and folders have to be writeable. If a php module is not active(red) install it. If a permission is not writable(red) make sure the php user can write it. If everything is green you can press Next Step.
  7. Now you can configure your Mailsettings. If you do not check use smtp then your php sendmail will be used. If sendmail is not working on your server, select use smtp and insert your smtp credentials. They can be from another server or even a freemail provider.
    Mailsettings are important, because activation links and contact form data are send by mail.
  8. enter your MySQL database Serveraddress, Username, Password and Database and press Save.
  9. click Next Step
  10. you can now create your first useraccount. this account has admin/god/root rights. Enter a valid emailaddress. After register you have to check your mail inpox and click the link on a mail with the subject Verify your Account
  11. Click on Administration on the top menu bar and click on settings. Now you can change the settings and press Set
  12. You have successfully installed Screenwriting authoring web platform. Have fun!