How to Install

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NEW INSTALLATION OF CE PHOENIX

This how we have installed CE Phoenix on our host server with success.
Some actions will depend on host server - host servers may slightly differ.

You will need some software freely available to download from the internet :

• FTP (file transfer) software to connect to your host server and transfer files between your computer and your host server.
• File editing software to edit .php files.

See Must Have Tools for details.

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INSTALL

NOTE: Ensure domain name, host account, SSL certificate and database have been created.

• Open FTP software e.g. FileZilla - connect to host server using FTP Server Address, FTP Username and FTP Password - ask your host server if you cannot find these details in your account
• After connecting with Filezilla for example you will see this:

• In right window pane, this is the host server, double click htdocs to open root folder/directory - dependent on server may be named public_html or httpdocs
  • NOTE: This procedure installs Phoenix in the root folder/directory so the website home page will show as yoursite.com/index.php in the web browser.
  • Some users may wish to install in a sub-folder/directory so the website home page will show as yoursite.com/yoursubdirectory/index.php in the web browser.
  • If this is required a sub-folder/directory must be created in htdocs, named and opened before the next step.
• In left window pane, this is your local computer, navigate to and open unzipped Phoenix folder/directory.
• Select all folders and files in unzipped Phoenix folder/directory. Ensure you have them all selected and have not missed any.
• Right click and click Upload to transfer all files from your computer to host server.
• FTP software will indicate progress - it can take several minutes to complete transfer.

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• Open web browsing software - enter the web address of your website in the address bar - e.g yoursite.com

• The first CE Phoenix installation Welcome page will open - you will see this:

• Click Start the installation procedure

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• The next CE Phoenix Step 1 installation page will open:

• Complete the form.
• For Database Server enter the default of localhost which is most commonly used by hosts otherwise your host will provide the correct value if the default is incorrect.
• Enter the Database Username, Password and Database Name that were created when the database was created.
• Choose Import Sample Datato install sample products which can be removed later. This is useful for first time users to see how the shop displays and works.
• Click Continue To Step 2

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• The next CE Phoenix Step 2 installation page will open:

• It will automatically show your website address (WWW Address) - check the address and change the http to https if you have already created a SSL certificate.
• It will also show the path to your website on the host server (Webserver Root Directory) - save this to text document.
• Click Continue To Step 3

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• The next CE Phoenix Step 3 installation page will open:

• Enter your Store Name - customers will see this but can be changed at any time.
• Enter your Store Owner Name - customers will see this but can be changed at any time.
• Enter your Store Owner E-Mail Address - this will be used in emails but can be changed at any time.
• Create Administrator Username and Administrator Password - these will used to securely log in to the administration section of the website not accessible to the public - save these.
• Enter a secure/random name for Administration Directory Name - save this to text document.
• Select a Time Zone
• Click Continue To Step 4

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• The final CE Phoenix Step 4 installation page will open:

• Three buttons will show on this page.
  • Administration Tool (Backend) takes you to the Admin of your website, it is not visible or accessible to the public, you will need your administrator username and password to access.
  • Online Store (Frontend) takes you to the Catalog index page also known as the Shop, this is visible and accessible to the public.
  • Phoenix Club takes you to the support forum where you can join the supporter's club.

Join the Phoenix Club Here

• Before anything else, click the Administration Tool (Backend) button to go to admin to secure the website in the next step.

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