FoodCoopShop is an open-source web-based software that offers an online platform for food coops to manage their business. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install FoodCoopShop on Windows 10.
Before we begin the installation process, make sure you have the following requirements:
First, download FoodCoopShop from the official website at https://www.foodcoopshop.com/download.html. Choose the latest version compatible with your Windows system and download it to your computer.
Once downloaded, extract the compressed files to a desired location in your computer.
Move the files extracted from the compressed package to the 'htdocs' folder located in the XAMPP installation directory. By default, the 'htdocs' folder is located at C:\xampp\htdocs.
FoodCoopShop requires a database to store information. To create a new database, open your web browser and go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin/.
Enter the login credentials for MySQL which is usually "root" for username and no password. Click on the "New" button to create a new database.
Enter a name for your new database and click on "Create".
In your web browser, navigate to http://localhost/foodcoopshop. This will open FoodCoopShop's installer.
Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the software. When prompted, enter the following database details:
Complete the installation process by following the remaining steps.
Once you have successfully installed and configured FoodCoopShop, you can access it by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost/foodcoopshop.
You have successfully installed FoodCoopShop on your Windows 10 computer. Remember to keep your XAMPP server running as FoodCoopShop requires it to function correctly. Feel free to explore the software's features and start managing your food coop business online!
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