🛠 Installation Guide

Get your Advance Point of Sale – Next POS system up and running in just a few easy steps. Follow this guide to go from download to a live, fully functional POS application in no time.

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1. 📂 Upload & Configure Document Root

• Extract the downloaded ZIP package.

• Upload all files to your server (via FTP, cPanel File Manager, etc.).

• Make sure your domain or subdomain points to the /public folder.

🧩 Are you looking for a customized version?

We can provide a customized version tailored to your needs.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at:

📩 [e-mail]

Example:

If your site is pos.yourdomain.com, set the Document Root to:

/home/yourusername/pos/public

Shared hosting tip:

/home/yourusername/public_html/pos/public

🔄 Alternate Setup (if Document Root can’t be changed)

If your hosting doesn’t allow root customization, add the following .htaccess in your main project folder:

<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
  RewriteEngine On
  RewriteRule ^(.*)$ public/$1 [L]
</IfModule>

This forwards all requests to the public directory safely.

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2. 🗄 Create Your Database

In your hosting control panel:

• Create a new MySQL or MariaDB database.

• Add a database user, grant all permissions.

📌 Save these details:

• Database Name

• Username

• Password

• Host (typically localhost)

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3. 🚀 Run the Installer

Open your browser and visit:

https://yourdomain.com/install.php

• The installer will check your server for required extensions and settings.

• Enter your database details and desired admin credentials.

• Click Begin Install to start the process.

If everything’s correct, you’ll be redirected to the login screen.

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4. 🔐 Log In & Secure Your Setup

Default Admin Credentials:

• Email: [e-mail]

• Password: 12345678

👉 Important: After your first login, go to Users → Edit and change the email and password.

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5. ⚙️ Post-Install Configuration

Head to Settings → App Configs to:

• Set up currency, tax rates, invoice branding

• Configure email & SMS gateways, WhatsApp integration, and printer settings

• Tweak POS behavior, enable/disable features like QR codes, cash tracking, and more

🧪 Pro tip: Run a test sale to verify.

• Barcode scanner works

• Receipt prints correctly

• Notifications are delivered

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💬 Need Help?

If you hit a roadblock, reach out:

📩 [e-mail]

⏳ Typical response time: up to 2 business days