== Things To Know Before You start ==

Before you start the install, there are a few things you need to have and do.

    * Access to your web server (via shell or FTP): you should learn your shell or FTP account requisites from your hosting provider
	
	* Access to your MySQL Database Management System: this is usually phpMyAdmin which can be accessed via your host's Control Panel or separately from that

	* Access to your Web server Management Interface: this is usually CPanel or shell (for experienced users)

    * Your web browser of choice


== Things You Need to Do For The Installation ==

Begin your installation by:

   * Check to ensure that you and your web host has the minimum [wiki:DolTechIT requirements] to install and run Dolphin.

   * [http://www.boonex.com/products/dolphin/download/ Download] the latest release of Dolphin.

   * Unzip the downloaded file to a folder on your local hard drive.

If everything is fine with above let's proceed with [wiki:DetailedInstallIT installation].