= 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].

== Check 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).

== Step 1. Download & Extract ==

Download the current version of Dolphin to your local computer or directly to your hosting server. Once you have downloaded, you should decompress (unzip) the Dolphin archive file.

- [http://www.boonex.com/paymentprovider/payment#download Download current version of Dolphin] 


== Step 2. Create A Database ==

Create a database for Dolphin on your web server, as well as a MySQL user who has all privileges for accessing and modifying it. 
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Most hosts offer simple interface to create databases and database users. For example, if your web host has cPanel you probably can see phpMyAdmin in the main menu or a the section labeled Databases. Just create an empty database that the Dolphin installer will later fill with tables and data.

== Step 3. Upload Dolphin Files ==

Upload all the Dolphin files to the desired location on your web server using FTP. If you've downloaded Dolphin to your server directly, move them using shell.

- If you want to install Dolphin into the root of your domain (e.g. http://mysite.com/), move or upload all contents of the unpacked Dolphin directory (but excluding the directory itself) into the root directory of your web server.

- If you want to have your Dolphin installation in its own subdirectory on your web site (e.g. http://mysite.com/community/), create the "community" directory on your server and upload Dolphin files to the directory via FTP. 


== Step 4. Run Dolphin Installation Script ==

Run the Dolphin installation script by accessing '''install/index.php''' in a web browser.

- If you uploaded Dolphin files to the root directory, you should visit http://mysite.com/install/index.php .
- If you uploaded Dolphin files to a subdirectory "community", for example, you should visit http://mysite.com/community/install/index.php .

Installation instructions should appear in your browser. Follow them carefully to complete the installation (setting permissions, specifying server details, setting cron jobs, etc).


== Step 5. Delete /install Folder ==





   * 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!