Log in to your database management tool (usually ). Create a new database (e.g., named valalcms ).
: Unzip the contents of ValalCMS.zip into your web server's root directory (e.g., htdocs for XAMPP or public_html for online hosting). 2. Database Setup ValalCMS.zip
that .sql file into your newly created database to set up the necessary tables. 3. Configuration Log in to your database management tool (usually )
Look for a .sql file inside the unzipped folder (often in a folder named sql , db , or install ). Configuration Look for a
If you found this file on a specific forum or repository, check the README.txt or INSTALL.md file inside the ZIP, as it will contain the specific default login credentials and developer-specific steps.
Look for a configuration file in the main directory. Common names include: config.php settings.php .env database.php (often inside a config or includes folder)
Open this file in a text editor and update the database credentials to match your setup: : Usually localhost DB_NAME : The name of the database you just created. DB_USER : Your database username (often root ). DB_PASS : Your database password. 4. Installation / First Run