# Install phpVMS with the installer

https://vmshost.io/kb/a/setting-up-phpvms

## Using the Automated Installer

1. Decide if you want your site to be on your main domain, or on a subdomain
  1. Meaning - yourva.com (main domain)
  2. Or, crew.yourva.com (subdomain)
    1. If on a subdomain, [create the subdomain in cPanel](https://support.cpanel.net/hc/en-us/articles/360052780313-How-to-create-a-subdomain)

### Start the Installer

If the direct link to the [Softaculous installer](https://vmshost.io:2083/cpsess2604721117/frontend/jupiter/softaculous/index.live.php?act=software&soft=10001) doesn't work, log in to cPanel, click on "Softaculous Apps Installer"

Then, in "Other" category, and look for "phpVMS":

Select "Install". You'll see a screen like this:

1. Enter your Airline Name and ICAO, and the first username and password
2. If you purchased vmsACARS, also enter your license key
3. Click "Install" - the database and everything will be configured for you!

### Post Install Steps

- Open the .env file and enter your email information
  - It's preconfigured for vmshost email
  - If you create a new email in cPanel, you need to enter the reply to email, the username and the password

### Important Locations

phpVMS is installed in two directories. The public files will be placed in the directory/domain you selected above. The main phpVMS install, however, will be placed into a separate directory, suffixed with ".phpvms". For example:

- You picked the subdomain "crew.yourva.com", and you set the directory to be "/home/yourva.com/crew.yourva.com"
- The publically exposed files will live in the above directory
- The main phpVMS install will be in "/home/yourva.com/crew.yourva.com.phpvms"

### Important Notes

- This only does an install of phpVMS, and creates the database and cron
- You're free to customize/update phpVMS however you wish
- If you get an error installing, open a support ticket.
- Don't delete the "phpvms-install.log" file, in case you need support with the installer
- vmshost *only* provides this automated installer, not any extra customization.

Installing Manually

[Visit the documentation](https://docs.phpvms.net/) to get details about how install phpVMS manually