How to Install Zenphoto on macOS

Zenphoto is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) for creating online galleries and portfolios. Installing Zenphoto on macOS is easy and can be done in just a few simple steps.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

• A macOS computer running version 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
• A web server software package such as Apache or MAMP installed on your computer
• A text editor such as TextEdit, Sublime Text or Atom

Step 1: Download Zenphoto

The first step is to download the latest version of Zenphoto from the official website https://www.zenphoto.org/. Once you have downloaded the package, extract the files to your computer.

Step 2: Create a Zenphoto Directory

Next, create a directory that will store your Zenphoto installation files. Open Terminal and type the following command:

cd /path/to/your/webserver/public_html

Replace /path/to/your/webserver/public_html with the path to the directory where your web server stores its files.

To create a new directory, enter the following command:

mkdir zenphoto

This will create a new folder called zenphoto.

Step 3: Copy the Zenphoto Files

Copy the extracted Zenphoto files to the zenphoto directory. You can do this by dragging and dropping the files into the directory or by using Terminal. To use Terminal, type the following command:

cp -R /path/to/extracted/files/* /path/to/your/webserver/public_html/zenphoto/

Replace /path/to/extracted/files/* with the path to the extracted Zenphoto files, and /path/to/your/webserver/public_html/zenphoto/ with the path to the zenphoto directory you created in the previous step.

Step 4: Configure Zenphoto

Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost/zenphoto/zp-core/setup.php to start the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure Zenphoto. Make sure to enter the correct details such as your database name, username, and password.

After the installation process is complete, you will see a message confirming that Zenphoto has been installed successfully.

Step 5: Enjoy!

That's it! You have successfully installed Zenphoto on your macOS computer. From here, you can start uploading images to your galleries and customizing your website to your liking.

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