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# Installation

## **1- Uploading** 

#### *Step 1: Downloading.*

After purchasing from Codecanyon, go straight to **My Account > Download Items**. Then download **Upvotex** to your computer.

#### *Step 2: Uploading.*

You will need to upload the downloaded zip file to your **hosting folder** and then **extract** the zip file.

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Congratulations, you have just completed uploading Upvotex with a few easy steps.

## 2- Installing 

#### ***Step 1: Begin.***

To install, you'll need to access this URL by replacing it with your website domain https\://***Your Website Domain***/upvotex/. 

This will prompt the Welcome panel. Click on **LET'S GO!**

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#### ***Step 2**: **Database information.***

Fill in your **database connection details** and click on **CONTINUE** 

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Suppose you're not sure about this information. Please contact your hosting provider for this inquiry. 
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#### ***Step 3:  Create an admin account.***

Sign up for an admin account and click on **COMPLETE INSTALLATION**

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If you were facing the error, as shown below. Please follow this guide to solve it.
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First, you need to access your **website folder** through **cPanel**. Then you'll find the **Upvotex** folder.

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Click-on it and find the file named as **.env** to change its permissions from **0664** to **0777.** To change, click on the **permission number**, and keep in mind to **save** after change**.**

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> If you found any error while installing Upvotex. Please contact our support for more assistance.