How to Install Cloudlog on Windows 10

Cloudlog is a logging software that can help you keep track of all your contacts. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing Cloudlog on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, you will need the following:

• Windows 10 operating system
• XAMPP server (version 7.2 or later)
• A web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox)

Step 1: Download and extract Cloudlog

• Go to https://magicbug.co.uk/cloudlog/
• Click the "Download" button.
• Extract the Cloudlog folder to your desired location (e.g., C:\xampp\htdocs\cloudlog).

Step 2: Create a new database

• Open XAMPP and start the Apache and MySQL services.
• Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin.
• Click “New” to create a new database.
• Name the database “cloudlog” (or any name you prefer).

Step 3: Import the database structure

• In the left-hand pane of phpMyAdmin, select the "cloudlog" database.
• Click on the "Import" tab.
• Click on "Choose file" and navigate to the Cloudlog folder you extracted earlier.
• Inside the Cloudlog folder, open the "database" folder and select the file named "structure.sql".
• Click on "Go".

Step 4: Configure Cloudlog

• Navigate to the Cloudlog folder on your computer (e.g., C:\xampp\htdocs\cloudlog).
• Open the "config.php" file in a text editor.
• Update the following fields with your database information:
  • DB_HOST: the hostname of your database server (usually localhost)
  • DB_USER: the username of your MySQL user
  • DB_PASS: the password of your MySQL user
  • DB_NAME: the name of the database you created in Step 2
• Save the changes to the "config.php" file.

Step 5: Run Cloudlog

• Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/cloudlog (or whatever name you gave your cloudlog folder).
• You will be prompted to create a default user account. Fill in the required fields and click "Create".
• You will be redirected to the Cloudlog dashboard. Congratulations – you have successfully installed Cloudlog on Windows 10!

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to install Cloudlog on Windows 10. By following these steps, you should now have a working Cloudlog installation that you can use to manage your logs. If you encounter any issues while following these steps, please refer to the Cloudlog documentation or seek help from the Cloudlog community.

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