Taskify Installation Guide

This guide will help you install Taskify on a live server or a local computer. It includes step-by-step instructions for both environments, ensuring a smooth setup process.

Key Considerations Before Installation

Before you start, please keep the following in mind:

1. Database: Do not import the database manually. Taskify’s auto-installer handles database creation and migration automatically.

2. ZIP Extraction: When extracting the downloaded ZIP (e.g., vx.x.x - Project Management - Task Management & Productivity Tool.zip), ensure no “path too long” issues occur. If prompted, move the ZIP to a shorter folder path, rename it to a shorter name, and extract again.

Installation on Live Server (cPanel)

Follow these steps to install Taskify on a live server using cPanel:

1. Login to cPanel for your hosting account.
   
   

2. Database Setup:

   • Go to Databases → MySQL Databases.

   • Create a new database.

   • Create a database user and assign it to the database. Make sure the user has all privileges.
     
     

3. Upload Files:

   • Open File Manager.

   • Navigate to public_html or public_html/your-taskify.in (the folder your domain points to).

   • Upload the downloaded ZIP file (Code vX.X - upload this on server.zip).

   • Extract the ZIP file.

   • Verify that all files are present in public_html or public_html/your-taskify.in.
     
     

4. Run the Installer:

   • Visit http://your-taskify.in/install in your browser.

   • Enter the database details you created earlier.

   • Configure the admin details (name, email, password).

   • Click Install.
     
     

After successful installation, your application is ready at:

http://your-taskify.in/

Optional Configuration

• Symlink Storage:

  php artisan storage:link
  

• Permissions: Make storage and bootstrap/cache writable:

  chmod -R 775 storage bootstrap/cache
  chown -R www-data:www-data storage bootstrap/cache
  

• Cron Jobs & Queue Worker: Configure for background tasks like notifications.

• SSL Certificate: Recommended for live servers.

Troubleshooting

• Database connection issues: Verify .env credentials and database user privileges.

• Missing files: Ensure ZIP extraction completed successfully.

• White screen / 500 error: Verify PHP version and required extensions are installed.