ProjectSend is an open-source, web-based file sharing service that allows users to securely upload and share files with others. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install ProjectSend on your Windows 11 computer.
Prerequisites
Before installing ProjectSend, ensure that you have the following software installed on your computer:
- Apache web server
- PHP version 5.3 or higher
- MySQL database
If you don't have these software, you can download and install them using XAMPP, a web server package that includes Apache, PHP, and MySQL.
Step 1: Download ProjectSend
- Go to the official ProjectSend website at https://www.projectsend.org/ and click the "Download" button.
- Choose the version you want to download and save the ZIP file to your computer.
Step 2: Extract ProjectSend Files
- Create a new folder in the root directory of your web server (e.g., C:\xampp\htdocs\projectsend).
- Extract the contents of the ZIP file you downloaded in step 1 into the newly created folder.
Step 3: Set up MySQL Database
- Log in to your MySQL database using a tool such as phpMyAdmin.
- Create a new database and user for ProjectSend to use.
- Grant all privileges to the new user on the newly created database.
Step 4: Configure ProjectSend
- Open the config.php file in the projectsend folder using a text editor.
- Update the database settings with the database name, username, and password that you created in step 3.
- Save the changes to the config.php file.
Step 5: Set File and Folder Permissions
- Ensure that the following folders and files have writable permissions:
- projectsend/uploadedfiles
- projectsend/logs
- projectsend/config.php
Step 6: Access ProjectSend
- Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/projectsend.
- The ProjectSend installation wizard should start automatically.
- Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete the installation.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed ProjectSend on your Windows 11 computer. You can now start sharing files securely with others.
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