Live Helper Chat is an open-source chat system that allows easy communication between website visitors and support agents. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install Live Helper Chat on your Windows 10 system.
Before starting the installation, ensure that your system meets the following prerequisites:
Firstly, go to the Live Helper Chat website at https://livehelperchat.com/ and download the latest version of the software.
After downloading the package, extract it to your desired location on your computer.
Open the command prompt and navigate to the extracted folder. Enter the following command to install the required dependencies:
composer install
Create a new database for Live Helper Chat using your preferred database management tool. Remember to note down the database name, username, and password, as you will need these details during the installation process.
In the Live Helper Chat directory, locate the .env file and open it in a text editor. Update the following lines with your database details:
DB_DATABASE=your_database_name
DB_USERNAME=your_database_username
DB_PASSWORD=your_database_password
Open the command prompt and navigate to the Live Helper Chat directory. Run the following command to install the software:
php artisan livehelperchat:install
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. When prompted, enter your administrator details and click "Finish."
Start the webserver by running the following command in the Live Helper Chat directory:
php artisan serve
Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:8000 to access the Live Helper Chat application.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Live Helper Chat on your Windows 10 system.
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