#1 – Install ChurchCRM
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Setting Up Your Shared Hosting
First, you’ll want to visit our website and click on the download button to get the zip file for Church CRM. This file will be named according to the version you are installing.
Next, navigate to your shared hosting provider. In this demonstration, I am using DreamHost, but you can use any shared hosting provider as long as they support PHP and MySQL.
Create a new subdomain for Church CRM to avoid any root path conflicts. This will make the installation process smoother.
Creating MySQL Database
After setting up the hosting area for Church CRM, you need to create a MySQL database. Give your database a name, such as “church DB demo,” and create a new user account with a secure password.
Once your database is set up, you can move on to uploading the program directory to your server. You can use programs like WinSCP or FileZilla to securely transfer files to your hosting server.
Uploading Church CRM to Your Server
Navigate to the directory where you downloaded Church CRM locally and extract the zip file. Then, connect to your remote server via FTP or SFTP.
Delete any existing files in the remote server directory and upload all the files from the program directory. This process may take a few minutes, depending on your internet speed.
Configuring Church CRM
Once the application is uploaded to your server, you can access the URL to begin the setup process. The setup page will display any detected requirements for Church CRM.
If there are any unmet requirements, you can proceed with the installation by clicking “install anyway.” Enter the server details, including the server name, database username, password, and root path (if applicable).
Click “set up” to install the required tables and get the application ready to use. Upon launching Church CRM for the first time, you will be prompted to change the default password.
Finalizing Installation
Enter a new password and confirm it to secure your Church CRM account. Congratulations, you have successfully installed Church CRM on your shared hosting server!
Thank you for following along with this step-by-step tutorial. If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to reach out for assistance.
Conclusion
In conclusion, installing Church CRM on shared hosting is a straightforward process that requires a few simple steps. By following this tutorial, you can set up Church CRM on your hosting server and begin using it for your organization’s needs.
We hope this guide has been helpful in demonstrating how to install Church CRM from start to finish. Thank you for watching and happy CRM-ing!
