How to Install Exponential Platform

Exponential Platform is an enterprise-grade Content Management System (CMS) designed for professional websites, intranets, and digital experiences. Follow the steps below to install it on your hosting.

✅ Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have:

• A hosting account with PHP (≥ 8.2) and MySQL/MariaDB support

• SSH or FTP access to your hosting account

• Composer installed (recommended)

• A domain name connected to your hosting account

✅ Step 1: Download Exponential Platform

You can install Exponential Platform using Composer or by downloading the source files.

To install using Composer, run this command:

This will create a new folder called exponential containing all the system files.

Alternatively, you can download the latest release directly from the Exponential Platform GitHub page.

✅ Step 2: Upload Files to Server

• If you installed via Composer locally, upload all files to your hosting server using FTP or your control panel’s File Manager.

• Place the files inside your domain’s public_html directory (or a subfolder if preferred).

✅ Step 3: Create a Database

1. Log in to cPanel → MySQL Databases

2. Create a new database

3. Create a new database user

4. Assign the user to the database with ALL PRIVILEGES

✅ Step 4: Configure Database Connection

Edit the file:

Add your database connection details into the file

✅ Step 5: Run Installation Wizard

Open your command line and run the following command:

✅ Step 6: Finalize Installation

When setup completes, you’ll have access to:

• Frontend: https://yourdomain.com

• Admin Panel: https://edit.yourdomain.com

✅ Step 7: Post-Installation Setup

Set correct file permissions (important for cache and logs):

Enable SSL/HTTPS for added security, and install any desired extensions, themes, or modules.

✅ Final Notes

• Exponential Platform performs best on VPS or Dedicated Hosting.

• Regularly back up your database and files.

• Use Composer or your package manager to update the platform.