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@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ server {
To run Polr on another HTTP server or on shared hosting, you will need to set the home
directory to `/PATH_TO_POLR/public`, not the root Polr folder.
## Create necessary databases
## Creating the database
### MySQL
@ -187,7 +187,7 @@ Additionally, if you wish to create a new user with access to solely this databa
You may also use SQLite in place of MySQL for Polr. However, SQLite is not recommended for use with Polr.
## Option 1: Run automatic setup script
## Option 1: Run the automatic setup script
Once your server is properly set up, you will need to configure Polr and
enable it to access the database.
@ -197,28 +197,26 @@ Copy the `.env.setup` file to `.env` in your website's root directory.
`$ cp .env.setup .env`
Then, head over to your new Polr instance, at the path `/setup/` to configure
your instance with the correct information.
your instance with the correct information. (e.g example.com/setup)
This will automatically create your databases and write a new configuration file to disk, `.env`. You may make changes later on by editing this file.
This will automatically create the necessary tables and write a new configuration file to disk, `.env`. You may make changes to your configuration later by editing this file.
You should be set. You may go back to your Polr homepage and log in to perform
Once the setup script is completed, Polr is ready to go. You may go back to your Polr homepage and log in to perform
any other actions.
## Option 2: Write configuration and database manually
## Option 2: Write the configuration file and create the tables manually
If you wish to configure and initialize Polr manually, you may do so using
your command line.
If you wish to configure and initialize Polr manually, you may do so through command line, although it is not recommended.
Rename copy `resources/views/env.blade.php` to `.env` at the root directory
Copy `resources/views/env.blade.php` to `.env` at the root directory
and update the values appropriately. Do not leave any curly braces in your new `.env`. You may leave
certain sections empty to use the defaults.
certain sections blank or commented-out to use the defaults.
You may then run the following `artisan` command to populate the database.
You will also need to insert a admin user into the `users` table through `mysql` or a graphical `sql` interface.
You may then run the following `artisan` command to create the necessary tables:
```bash
php artisan migrate --force
php artisan geoip:update
```
This should create the necessary databases.
You will also need to insert a admin user into the `users` table through `mysql` or a graphical SQL interface.