= Installing Dolphin =

Dolphin is web-platform that must be installed to a web-server. This is a quick set of generic installation instructions. If, at any stage, you need more details use the [wiki:DetailedInstall Dolphin 7 Detailed Installation Guide].

== Step 1. Requirements ==

Before installation, make sure your have the following:

- Hosting web server, complying with [http://www.boonex.com/trac/dolphin/wiki/DolTech Dolphin System Requirements].
- Registered domain name, or IP address.
- Web server access details to  MySQL, cPanel and FTP (or shell)

== 2. Download ==





   * Download and unzip the Dolphin package to your local computer or directly to the server. 
  
   * Create a database for Dolphin on your web server, as well as a MySQL user that will have all privileges for accessing and modifying it.

   * Place Dolphin files into the desired location on your web server (root or a sub-folder).

   * Run the Dolphin installation script from yoursite/install/index.php in your browser.
	  
   * Follow the instructions on the installation screen (setting permissions, specifying necessary server info, setting cron jobs).

   * Log into Dolphin's Admin Panel from /administration and enter your license number (Free or commercial) into the '''License''' field of the Registration box.

   * When in your Dolphin Admin Panel, you need to install the necessary modules: navigate to '''Tools -> Modules''', check all the required ones and click '''Install'''. Go to '''Modules -> Orca Forum''' and click on a two-letter language code ('''en''' by default) next to the '''Compile Langs''' wording. Refresh.

   * Go to '''Modules -> Flash Apps''' and then click '''Settings'''. Here you will have to enter your Media Server settings. Learn more about Media Server Installation [wiki:RayMediaServerInstallation here].
	
   * All done. Enjoy!