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Installation

This guide shows how to install eDemand on a shared hosting server with cPanel.

Prerequisites
  • You have a working domain that points to your hosting.
  • You can log in to your cPanel account.
  • You have the product zip file downloaded to your computer.

Step 1 — Log in to cPanel​

Log in to your hosting cPanel.

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Step 2 — Create the database​

2.1 Open the database section​

In cPanel, go to the Database section (for example, “MySQL Databases”).

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2.2 Create a new database​

Enter a database name and click Create Database.

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2.3 Create a database user​

Create a database user.
Choose a strong password and save it in a safe place.

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2.4 Assign the user to the database​

Assign the new user to the new database.
Give the user All Privileges.

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Keep this information

Write down the following:

  • Database name
  • Database user name
  • Database user password

You will need these values in the installer.

Step 3 — Upload the application files​

3.1 Open File Manager​

In cPanel, open File Manager. env-file

3.2 Go to your domain folder​

Go to the folder where your domain points:

  • Often this is public_html, or
  • public_html/youreDemand.in

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3.3 Upload the zip file​

Upload the downloaded product zip file into this folder.

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3.4 Extract the code​

Unzip (extract) the file named
Code vX.X - upload this on server.zip.

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After extraction, confirm that all application files are in the same folder (public_html or public_html/youreDemand.in).

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Step 4 — Run the installer​

Open your browser and go to:

http://youreDemand.in/install

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You will see the web installer.
Follow the steps below in order.

4.1 Prerequisites check​

The installer first checks your server requirements.

  • PHP version
  • Required PHP extensions

If something fails here:

  • Go back to the Admin Panel Prerequisites page.
  • Fix the item on your server (for example in php.ini or hosting control panel).
  • Then refresh or reopen the installer URL.

4.2 Enter purchase code​

Next, the installer asks for your Envato purchase code.

  • Copy the purchase code from your Envato account.
  • Paste it into the Purchase code field in the installer.

To find your purchase code, use this link:
Where Is My Purchase code

4.3 Enter database details​

After the purchase code step, you will see the database form.

You have already:

  • Created a database.
  • Created a user and given it access.
  • Uploaded and extracted the application files.

Use that information here:

  1. Database Hostname – Usually localhost. Use the value from your hosting provider.
  2. Database Username – The database user that has access to the database.
  3. Database Password – The password for that database user.
  4. Database Name – The name of the database you created.

4.4 Enter admin details​

In the next step, set your admin login.

  1. Admin Mobile – The admin mobile number.
    This number is used later for admin login and authentication.
  2. Admin Password – The admin password.
    This password is used later for admin login and authentication.

Keep these values in a safe place.
You will need them to log in to the admin panel.

4.5 Start installation​

When all fields are filled:

  • Check that there are no red error messages.
  • Click Install.
After installation

If the installation is successful, your app is ready to use at:
http://youreDemand.in/