Install StageLink

This one-time page creates the production configuration, database tables, seeded categories, and the first site administrator. It never runs shell commands.

Server check

PHP 8.4 or newerReadyPHP extension: pdoReadyPHP extension: pdo_mysqlReadyPHP extension: mbstringReadyPHP extension: opensslReadyPHP extension: tokenizerReadyPHP extension: xmlReadyPHP extension: ctypeReadyPHP extension: jsonReadyPHP extension: fileinfoReadyPHP extension: gdReadystorage is writableReadybootstrap/cache is writableReadyapplication root is writable for .envReady

Security

The security key verifies setup authorization on this server.

Application

First administrator

MySQL from cPanel

Email (optional)

Leave the SMTP host blank to install without outgoing email. Configure it now if you want password resets and automated notifications delivered.

Payments — Stripe (optional)

Leave blank to run without payments, Pro subscriptions, or escrow. Enter your Stripe publishable + secret keys (and webhook secret + Pro price IDs) to enable them.

Payments — PayPal (optional)

Leave blank to run without PayPal. Enter your PayPal REST app credentials (sandbox or live) and webhook ID to offer PayPal checkout.