FOR LICENSE INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO LICENSE.HTML
WHICH IS PROVIDED WITH THIS SOFTWARE. BY INSTALLING
THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT, YOU SIGNFIY THAT YOU AGREE WITH
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE LICENSE AGREEMENT.
Note: We keep unique records for every SocialEngine license
that is purchased. Piracy is not tolerated under any
circumstances - those who breach the license agreement
outlined in license.html will be prosecuted to the fullest
extent of the law.
SERVER REQUIREMENTS
Thank you for purchasing a SocialEngine license! Installation of your
SocialEngine system is easy. Your server must meet these basic requirements:
- PHP version 4.3.0 or higher must be installed.
- You must have access to an available MySQL database, version 4.1.0 or higher.
- Your server must have PHP session support.
In order to use the image-code verification feature (which helps to
prevent automated signups and comments), your server will need to have
the GD Libraries 2.0 or higher installed and compiled with PHP. The
GD Libraries are also necessary to enable SocialEngine's image
thumbnailing feature, which resizes images uploaded by your users. If
you are unsure whether or not you have the GD Libraries installed, we
suggest that you ask your hosting provider.
In order to have subdirectory-style URLs (optional), you will need to
have an Apache server with mod_rewrite installed. If you're not sure
if you have an Apache server with mod_rewrite, ask your hosting
provider. Subdirectory-style URLs look like this:
"http://www.yoursite.com/username"
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
-
Create a directory on your server where SocialEngine will be
placed (e.g. "/socialnetwork"). Or, if you wish, you can simply
use your existing HTTP root directory (e.g. "/httpdocs").
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Upload all of the files and folders contained in the "/files" directory in this zip
to your server. Do not upload install.html, license.html, upgrade.html, changelog.html,
or the contents of the "/upgrade" directory.
- Upload the "/images" and "/include" directories in BINARY mode.
- Upload everything else in ASCII mode.
Remember, a file named "index.php" is included with SocialEngine.
If you already have a homepage with this name, you can choose to
not upload this file. SocialEngine also comes with an example portal
page, "home.php", which you can use if desired.
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Upload the files install.php and installsql.php to your server. These files can be found
in the "/install" directory in this zip.
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Set full permissions (CHMOD 777) on the "/cache" directory
Set full permissions (CHMOD 777) on the "/include" directory
Set full permissions (CHMOD 777) on the "/language" directory
Set full permissions (CHMOD 777) on the "/language/indexes" directory
Set full permissions (CHMOD 777) on the "/uploads_user" directory
Set full permissions (CHMOD 777) on the "/uploads_admin" directory
Set full permissions (CHMOD 777) on the "/uploads_admin/ads" directory
Set full permissions (CHMOD 777) on the "/include/smarty/cache" directory
Set full permissions (CHMOD 777) on the "/include/smarty/templates_c" directory
Set full permissions (CHMOD 777) on every file inside the "/templates" directory
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Point your browser to where you uploaded install.php, for example:
http://www.yourdomain.com/socialnetwork/install.php
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Follow the instructions and input your MySQL database information.
Once this has completed successfully, a password will be randomly
generated for you. Use this information to login to your admin panel.
You can change your username/password on the "View Admins" page.
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Remember to delete "install.php" and "installsql.php" after your
installation has completed successfully. Leaving these files intact
poses a serious security risk!
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Important! SocialEngine 3.10+ uses PHP sessions to keep track of users' login info
(which is more secure than cookies). However, the plugin upload pages
clear out the session data. If the plugin has an upload page, and was
released before 3.10, you must remove the following 3 lines from these
files (if you have the corresponding plugins):
user_album_upload.php (Albums <=3.04)
user_blog_album_upload.php (Blogs <=3.03)
user_event_upload.php (Events <=3.03)
user_group_upload.php (Groups <=3.03)
user_music_upload.php (Music <=3.03)
user_video_upload.php (Videos <=3.01)
Here are the lines that must be removed:
session_start();
$_SESSION = array();
session_regenerate_id();
Plugins released after 3.10 of the platform will not need this change.
SUPPORT
If you cannot install your SocialEngine or are experiencing errors in the
script's operation, do not hesitate to submit a support ticket via our client
area. We provide support at no cost for one (1) month after your purchase of
the license. Also, if you find a bug at any time, please let us know as soon
as possible, and we will fix it for free.
Note: If you have made modifications to the PHP code, you may be - at our decision -
ineligible for our support service.
FINAL NOTES
Once again, thank you for your purchase of your SocialEngine license. We hope you enjoy
using our software as much as we enjoyed creating it!
Best Regards,
The Webligo Group
©2007 Webligo Developments