Configuration

The configuration page is the first important step in getting your cms up and running the way you want.

Website Protocol

This should be set to match the protocol used by your website. If using a secure cert set the protocol to https. If the protocol is set incorrectly images and scripts may not load properly.

Website Settings

Website Name: This is simply the name of your website. The name is displayed at the top of the admin area in the header and is also used in email messages. CMS URL: This URL must point to the main index.php file for the CMS. If specifying a directory location; a trailing slash must be included. After a fresh install the main index.php file for the CMS is located in the CMS root directory. To run the entire website through the CMS: 1. Move the main index.php file into the website root directory. 2. Edit the file and ensure the path in it correctly points to the scripts/cms_front.php file. 3. Set the CMS URL to your home page/URL. eg. http://www.mysite.com/index.php or http://www.mysite.com/ If you are testing the CMS or only want to run a subsection of your website through the CMS you can simply leave the main index.php file as it is in the CMS folder. Note: the CMS folder can be renamed if preferred, just make sure any references to the folder name in the main index.php file or the CMS URL are set accordingly. Website URL: Enter the homepage URL for your website here. This is used in email messages etc. to direct people to your website. eg. http://www.mysite.com/ Timezone: Set this to your local timezone Admin Theme: You can select a theme for the admin area here. You can also create your own admin themes if you like too - just copy and rename one of the existing theme folders in admin/themes and edit it to suit.

Change Admin Username/Password

Here you can change your admin username and password. This is the main admin user that has full access to everything in the cms including configuration settings and other advanced areas. If you are building a website for a client it is recommend to add users with admin access for your clients. This way you can control what areas of the cms they can access through user group permissions.

CMS Help - Configuration