How to Install Flextype on Elementary OS Latest

Flextype is a lightweight and easy-to-use CMS that makes it easy to create and manage your website content. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Flextype on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure your system is up to date:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 1: Install Apache and PHP

1. Install Apache:

   sudo apt install apache2
   

2. Install PHP and some necessary extensions:

   sudo apt install php php-mysql php-curl php-xml php-gd php-mbstring
   

3. Start and enable Apache to run on boot:

   sudo systemctl start apache2
   sudo systemctl enable apache2
   

4. Check if Apache is running by visiting http://localhost in your web browser. You should see the Apache default page.

Step 2: Install and Configure MariaDB

1. Install MariaDB:

   sudo apt install mariadb-server
   

2. Secure the MariaDB installation:

   sudo mysql_secure_installation
   

3. Start and enable MariaDB to run on boot:

   sudo systemctl start mariadb
   sudo systemctl enable mariadb
   

4. Log in to MariaDB as root:

   sudo mysql -u root -p
   

5. Create a new database and user for Flextype:

   CREATE DATABASE flextype;
   GRANT ALL ON flextype.* TO 'flextypeuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'yourpassword';
   FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
   EXIT;
   

Step 3: Download and Install Flextype

1. Download the latest version of Flextype from the official website:

   cd /var/www/html
   sudo wget https://github.com/flextype/flextype/releases/latest/download/flextype.zip
   

2. Unzip the downloaded file:

   sudo apt install unzip
   sudo unzip flextype.zip -d flextype
   

3. Set the proper permissions for the flextype directory:

   sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/flextype/
   sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/flextype/
   

4. Rename the wp-config.php file:

   cd /var/www/html/flextype
   sudo mv flextype-config.php config.php
   

5. Open the config.php file and configure the database settings:

   sudo nano config.php
   

   Replace the following lines with your database details:

   'database'  => 'flextype',
   'username'  => 'flextypeuser',
   'password'  => 'yourpassword',
   'hostname'  => 'localhost',
   'prefix'    => 'ft_',
   

6. Save and close the file.

7. Restart Apache:

   sudo systemctl restart apache2
   

8. Visit http://localhost/flextype in your web browser to complete the installation process.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Flextype on Elementary OS Latest.

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