On your computer (Mac OS X)

A comprehensive guide on installing Webasyst on your local Mac

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  1. Installation of Webasyst o a local computer requires installation of special software package XAMPP. Download its installation archive from the official website and install it on your computer. Upon the installation, the “Manage Servers” program will be started automatically, to enable you to manage the XAMPP software. In this program, switch to the “Manage Servers” tab and start “MySQL Database” server using the “Start” button.

  2. Extract Webasyst installation into any folder on your computer; e.g., to “Downloads”. Rename the extracted folder to wa and move it to Applications/XAMPP/xamppfiles/htdocs/.

  3. In the properties of folder Applications/XAMPP/xamppfiles/htdocs/wa/ and its following subfolders and files, select access level “Read and write” for user everyone:
    wa-installer/
    api.php
    index.php
    install.php

    Also assign full permissions to file wa-installer/.htaccess. Since this is a hidden file, it is more convenient to change its permissions using the “Terminal” tool. Launch “Terminal”, copy&paste the command specified below into its window, and press Enter:

    chmod 777 /Applications/XAMPP/xamppfiles/htdocs/wa/wa-installer/.htaccess

  4. Open the phpMyAdmin tool provided by the XAMPP package. To do so, enter the following URL in your browser: http://localhost/phpmyadmin/.

    Use phpMyAdmin to create a new database named webasyst. Note the name of the created database, you will need it later during the installation of Webasyst.

  5. Enter the URL in your browser which will be used to access installed Webasyst apps: http://localhost/wa/.

  6. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard. When requested, paste (or type in) previously copied (noted) MySQL server name, database name, and MySQL user name in the provided text fields.

    After submitting database connection credentials, click on the single available link on the page to enter your Webasyst account.

  7. Enter the main user's details: login name, password, and email address. Or simply sign in with Webasyst ID if you are registered in Webasyst services or on the Webasyst website.

    Upon successful first login to your Webasyst account, the installation is completed.