You can find instructions for installing Sendy on the official Sendy website. Here is a summarized version of the installation process:
### Prerequisites
Before you start the installation, make sure you have the following:
- A web server with PHP and MySQL support (e.g., Apache, Nginx)
- A MySQL database
- Access to Amazon SES (Simple Email Service)
- A domain name or subdomain for Sendy
- An email address to use for your Sendy installation
### Installation Steps
1. **Download Sendy**:
- Purchase and download Sendy from the www.sendy.co
2. **Upload Sendy to Your Server**:
- Unzip the downloaded Sendy package.
- Upload the unzipped files to your web server using an FTP client or through your hosting control panel.
3. **Set Permissions**:
- Ensure that the `/includes` directory and the `uploads` directory have the correct permissions (usually `755` for directories and `644` for files).
4. **Create MySQL Database**:
- Create a new MySQL database and user, and assign the user to the database with all privileges.
5. **Configure Sendy**:
- Rename the `config.php.sample` file in the `/includes` directory to `config.php`.
- Open `config.php` and fill in your MySQL database details, your AWS (Amazon Web Services) credentials, and other required configuration settings.
6. **Set Up Amazon SES**:
- Log in to your Amazon SES console.
- Verify your domain and email addresses.
- Obtain your SMTP credentials from Amazon SES.
7. **Run the Installation Script**:
- Navigate to the URL where you uploaded Sendy (e.g., `http://yourdomain.com/sendy`).
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
8. **Log In to Sendy**:
- After successful installation, log in to your Sendy dashboard using the email and password you set during the installation process.
### Detailed Guide and Support
For a more detailed installation guide, you can refer to the [official Sendy installation documentation](https://sendy.co/get-started) on their website. This documentation includes step-by-step instructions along with screenshots to help you through the process.
If you encounter any issues during the installation, you can visit the [Sendy support forum](https://sendy.co/forum) for assistance or refer to the [FAQ section](https://sendy.co/faq).
### Prerequisites
Before you start the installation, make sure you have the following:
- A web server with PHP and MySQL support (e.g., Apache, Nginx)
- A MySQL database
- Access to Amazon SES (Simple Email Service)
- A domain name or subdomain for Sendy
- An email address to use for your Sendy installation
### Installation Steps
1. **Download Sendy**:
- Purchase and download Sendy from the www.sendy.co
2. **Upload Sendy to Your Server**:
- Unzip the downloaded Sendy package.
- Upload the unzipped files to your web server using an FTP client or through your hosting control panel.
3. **Set Permissions**:
- Ensure that the `/includes` directory and the `uploads` directory have the correct permissions (usually `755` for directories and `644` for files).
4. **Create MySQL Database**:
- Create a new MySQL database and user, and assign the user to the database with all privileges.
5. **Configure Sendy**:
- Rename the `config.php.sample` file in the `/includes` directory to `config.php`.
- Open `config.php` and fill in your MySQL database details, your AWS (Amazon Web Services) credentials, and other required configuration settings.
6. **Set Up Amazon SES**:
- Log in to your Amazon SES console.
- Verify your domain and email addresses.
- Obtain your SMTP credentials from Amazon SES.
7. **Run the Installation Script**:
- Navigate to the URL where you uploaded Sendy (e.g., `http://yourdomain.com/sendy`).
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
8. **Log In to Sendy**:
- After successful installation, log in to your Sendy dashboard using the email and password you set during the installation process.
### Detailed Guide and Support
For a more detailed installation guide, you can refer to the [official Sendy installation documentation](https://sendy.co/get-started) on their website. This documentation includes step-by-step instructions along with screenshots to help you through the process.
If you encounter any issues during the installation, you can visit the [Sendy support forum](https://sendy.co/forum) for assistance or refer to the [FAQ section](https://sendy.co/faq).