Installation #

This section will guide you through setting up a basic Bouncify documentation site from scratch.

Server Requirements #

To run Bouncify efficiently, ensure that your server meets the following requirements. These include the web server, PHP version, necessary extensions, and database requirements. For more detailed specifications, please review our comprehensive Server Requirements Guide.

Web Server #

• Apache, nginx, or any other compatible web server.

PHP Requirements #

• PHP Version: >= 8.3 (Recommended: Latest stable release of PHP 8.3 or 8.4)
• Required PHP Extensions:
  • BCMath
  • Ctype
  • cURL
  • DOM
  • Fileinfo
  • JSON
  • Mbstring
  • OpenSSL
  • PCRE
  • PDO
  • SQLite
  • Tokenizer
  • XML
  • ionCube Loader® v13.0 (Ensure the latest version is installed and compatible with your PHP version)

Database #

• MySQL: Latest version recommended (minimum MySQL 5.7 or MariaDB 10.2)

Recommended Configurations #

For optimal performance:

• Use nginx as the web server for faster performance and scalability.
• Enable Opcache to improve PHP execution speed.
• Allocate sufficient memory (memory_limit) in your php.ini file (e.g., 1024M or higher).

Verify Your Server Setup #

Run the following command to check your PHP environment and confirm required extensions are enabled:

php -m

This command will list all installed PHP modules. Cross-check it with the list above to ensure compatibility.

How to Get a License #

To use Bouncify, you must enter a valid Envato Purchase Code. You will receive this code after purchasing the item on CodeCanyon. Please refer to the License Activation Guide for detailed steps on how to activate your copy.

Install via One-Click Installer #

1. Create Database and Upload Files

• Upload all files into the root folder of your hosting (typically public_html)

2. Start Installation

• Navigate to your-domain-name.com/install to begin the installation process.

• Follow the step-by-step installation wizard:

  Step 1: System and Requirements Check #

  In this first step, the installer performs two important checks:

  System Requirements

  • Verifies PHP version (8.2 or higher)
  • Checks required PHP extensions
  • Validates server configurations

  Directory Permissions

  • Ensures critical directories are writable
  • Confirms file permissions are correctly set

  All items should display a green checkmark. If you see any red indicators, you'll need to resolve these issues before continuing.

  

  Step 2: Application & Database Setup #

  Here you'll configure the core settings for your application:

  Application Settings

  • Application Name: Choose a name for your Bouncify installation
  • Admin Email: This will be your administrator login
  • License Key: Enter your valid license key (purchased directly from our website)

  Database Configuration

  • Database Name: The name of your MySQL database
  • Database Username: Your database username
  • Database Password: Your database password
  • Host: Usually "localhost" unless using a remote database
  • Port: Default is 3306 for MySQL

  

  Step 3: Installation Process #

  During this step, the installer will:

  • Connect to your database
  • Create required tables
  • Import initial data
  • Configure core settings
  • Set up required services

  The progress bar shows the current installation status. This process typically takes 30-60 seconds depending on your server.

  

  Step 4: Installation Complete #

  Upon successful completion, you'll see this confirmation screen with:

  • Success message
  • Admin login URL
  • Your admin credentials (email and password)
  • Additional important information

  Be sure to save your admin password before navigating away from this page!

  

  Click the "Go to Admin Dashboard" button to access your new Bouncify dashboard.

Add Cron Jobs #

Cron jobs are scheduled tasks that run at predefined times or intervals on your server. They are essential for automating repetitive tasks such as running scripts, performing maintenance, or triggering specific actions at set times.

To set up cron jobs for Bouncify, add the following lines to your server's crontab:

# Find your PHP path using 'which php' command and replace as needed
* * * * * /usr/bin/env php {project-root}/artisan schedule:run >> /dev/null 2>&1

Replace {project-root} with the actual path to your Bouncify project. The /usr/bin/env php approach works across most systems, but you can specify the full path to your PHP version if needed (e.g., /usr/local/bin/php or /usr/bin/php8.2).

Post Installation #

After completing the installation, refer to the Post Installation Guide for additional setup steps and best practices to ensure your Bouncify site runs smoothly.