LimeSurvey is an open source survey application that can be used to create online surveys, polls, and questionnaires. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install LimeSurvey on macOS.
Before starting the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
Follow the below-mentioned steps to install LimeSurvey on your macOS:
Navigate to the LimeSurvey download page and select the latest version for your macOS.
Extract the archive to your desired location on your computer.
Open your terminal and navigate to the extracted LimeSurvey directory.
cd path/to/limesurvey
Configure the web server document root to point to the LimeSurvey directory, or use the built-in PHP web server to serve LimeSurvey on your local machine.
After setting the document root, navigate to the LimeSurvey installation page in your web browser; it will be located at:
http://localhost/index.php
Choose your preferred language, and then click "Next" to start the installation process.
Enter the database settings, including the database name, user, and password. Make sure to create a new database before proceeding; you can use a program such as phpMyAdmin to create the database.
Configure the administrator account, username, password, and email address.
Review your setup options, and then click "Next" to start the installation process.
Once installed, LimeSurvey will generate the config.php file in the LimeSurvey directory.
Open config.php and configure LimeSurvey to use the correct database settings, email settings, and other system settings.
That's it! You can now log in to the administrator dashboard and start creating surveys and polls.
Installing LimeSurvey on macOS is a straightforward process that takes only a few steps. With this tutorial, you will be able to install and configure LimeSurvey on your own macOS machine. Enjoy creating your surveys, polls and questionnaires!
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