How to Install Admidio on macOS

Admidio is an open-source web application that helps you manage your members, events, and finances. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Admidio on your macOS.

Requirements

Before we start with the installation process, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• Latest version of macOS
• PHP version 7.3 or higher
• Webserver (Apache or Nginx)
• MySQL or MariaDB database

Step 1: Download Admidio

The first step is to download the latest version of Admidio from the official website. You can download it from admidio.org/pages/de_download.php">https://www.admidio.org/pages/de_download.php.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Before installing Admidio, ensure that the PHP and other required dependencies are installed on your system. To install PHP and dependencies, you can use the Homebrew package manager. Follow the below command to install PHP 7.4 and other dependencies:

brew install php@7.4
brew install php@7.4-mysql
brew install php@7.4-mcrypt
brew install php@7.4-gd

Step 3: Configure Web Server and Database

Admidio requires a webserver and a database to run. You can use either Apache or Nginx as a web server. You also need to set up a MySQL or MariaDB database server. Follow the below steps to configure Web Server and Database:

1. Configure webserver (Apache or Nginx) by adding a virtual host
2. Create a database by running below command

mysql -u root -p
> CREATE DATABASE admidio;
> CREATE USER 'admidio'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'admidio';
> GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON admidio.* TO 'admidio'@'localhost';
> FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Step 4: Install Admidio

Once the dependencies are installed and the database and webserver are configured, you can proceed with the Admidio installation process. Follow the below steps to install Admidio:

1. Extract the Admidio archive file to the webserver root directory

tar -zxvf admidio-x.x.x.tar.gz -C /var/www/html/

2. Rename the extracted directory to the name of your choice

mv /var/www/html/admidio-x.x.x /var/www/html/admidio

3. Set the permissions for the Admidio directory

chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/admidio/
chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/admidio/

4. Run the Admidio installation process by accessing the website http://localhost/admidio

5. Follow the installation process instructions and provide the required information

   • Select the correct language
   • Provide database credentials (database name, username, password)
   • Set up the administrator account
   • Configure other relevant settings

6. Once the installation is complete, Admidio should be accessible at http://localhost/admidio/

Conclusion

Admidio is now installed and ready to use. You can now add members, manage events, and control finances efficiently. The installation process may seem a little complicated, but it's worth the effort. We hope this tutorial helps you in installing Admidio on macOS.

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