This easy to follow guide makes installing hostvise quick. Please read everything carefully and follow directions in the correct order. Some things may appear subtle for first time users.
Step 1: Create a database
HostVise needs one mysql database with at least 50mb of space available (recommended: 100mb) to run. Create one through your web hosting panel or contact your current web host for help creating one. Be sure to remember the username, password and database name.
Step 2: Modify info.php
Open up info.php in a code editor (one that does not add any formatting marks). A best bet is one of the following: notepad, notepad++, gedit, nano or emacs. Modify all the entries to reflect your company information. For example if your database name is “hosting_accounts” the line containing “define(MYSQL_DB, “database”);” should be changed to “define(MYSQL_DB, “hosting_accounts”);”. Lines with important information will start with “//”
// mysql database connection define(MYSQL_DB, "database"); # database name define(MYSQL_USER, "username"); # mysql user define(MYSQL_PASS, "password"); # mysql password // admin username and password - hostvise admin panel define(ADMIN_USER, "demo"); # hostvise admin panel user define(ADMIN_PASS, "demo"); # hostvise admin panel password // general license information - company headquarters // this information is used in the verification of your license AND registration of any domains using a domain plugin. // because of the domain plugin, please refer to the domain register api for the correct way to enter information. // although personal, please provide factual information with PROPER FORMATTING. define(LIC_FNAME, "John"); # first name define(LIC_LNAME, "Doe"); # last name define(LIC_ADDR, "P.O. Box 143"); # address define(LIC_CITY, "Johnstown"); # city define(LIC_STATE, "NY"); # state define(LIC_ZIP, "12095"); # postal code define(LIC_COUNTRY, "United States"); # country define(LIC_PHONE, "+1.5183323434"); #Phone number in the format +NNN.NNNNNNNNNN define(LIC_EMAIL, "demo@example.com"); # email address
Step 3: Upload HostVise
Upload the entire folder of HostVise contents to the server directory where you wish to install HostVise. The installation domain must match the domain on your license.
Step 4: Install HostVise
Navigation to example.com/hostvise – your browser should automatically redirect you to example.com/hostvise/install.php. Enter your license key and verification key found in your welcome email or client area. Then press install.
Step 5: Verify Installation
Make sure that the software installs correctly. If you are overwriting a previous installation. The script will tell you that you have removed existing tables. As long as “Installation complete!” appears at the bottom the software has been installed correctly.
Step 6: Remove Installation File
Delete or rename install.php – if this file exists HostVise will not run correctly. So make sure this file does not exist before attempting to use the product. HostVise is not completely installed. We highly recommend logging into the admin panel (http://example.com/hostvise/admin.php) and modifying the settings page.