| 1 | = Dolphin 6 Installation Guide for Experienced Users = |
| 2 | This is a quick set of installation instructions for those who already have experience with installing web scripts. If, at any stage, you need more details use the full [wiki:DetailedInstall Dolphin 7 Installation Guide]. |
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| 4 | * Download and unzip the Dolphin package to your local computer or directly to the server. |
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| 6 | * Create a database for Dolphin on your web server, as well as a MySQL user that will have all privileges for accessing and modifying it. |
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| 8 | * Place Dolphin files into the desired location on your web server (root or a sub-folder). |
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| 10 | * Run the Dolphin installation script from yoursite/install/index.php in your browser. |
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| 12 | * Follow the instructions on the installation screen (setting permissions, specifying necessary server info, setting cron jobs). |
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| 14 | * Log into Dolphin's Admin Panel from /admin/index.php and enter your license number (Free or commercial) into the '''License''' field of the Registration box. |
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| 16 | * When in your Dolphin Admin Panel, you need to compile languages for the Forum component called Orca. Navigate to '''Plugins -> Orca Forum''' and click on a two-letter language code ('''en''' by default) next to the '''Compile Langs''' wording. Refresh the page. Go to /groups/orca and click the link '''en''' next to the '''Compile Langs'''. Refresh. |
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| 18 | * Go to '''Plugins -> Ray Suite''' and the click '''Settings'''. Here you will have to enter your Media Server settings. Learn more about Media Server installation [wiki:RayMediaServerInstallation here]. |
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| 20 | * All done. Enjoy! |