LifeType is an open-source blogging platform with support for multiple blogs and users in a single installation.

DATABASE SETUP

For database setup information visit the database creation tutorial.

DOWNLOAD

Download the latest version of LifeType from the LifeType web site. Extract the file locally to your computer.

CONFIGURATION

No configuration neccessary.

UPLOAD

Generally you will want the weblog to be the main site, so upload all files and folders to the main folder on the server (httpdocs) via FTP. Change the permissions as follows:

• config/config.properties.php - 666
• tmp - 777
• gallery - 777

SETUP

Run the setup by visiting http://www.example.com/weblog/wizard.php.

Screen 1: Checks

A preinstallation check will run to see that all files are uploaded, the permissions above have been set, and that the necessary PHP requirements are met. If everything checks out, click Next >>

Screen 2: Welcome

The welcome screen will ask you for the database information.

Database server: localhost (should work)
Database user: database username
Database password: database user password
Database name: database name
Database prefix: lt_ (leave as default)

Once done entering the information above, click Next >>

Screen 3: Confirm

The confirm screen will display the database information just entered and allow you to choose the database default character set.

Database default character set: utf8 (recommended)

Important: Do NOT check the option under "Create database".

Once done setting the database default character set, click Next >>

Screen 4: Database

The database screen will confirm the tables have been created successfully. Click Next >> to create a user account.

Screen 5: First User

The first user screen allows you to create a user account.

User name: username
Full name: user real name
Password: user password
Please confirm the password: enter user password again
Email address: user email address

Once done entering the information above, click Next >>

Screen 6: First Blog

The first blog screen allows you to configure your blog.

Blog name: Desired blog name
Language: choose your language locale from the list
Template: Standard (only choice)

Once done entering the information above, click Next >>

Screen 7: Done!

The done screen tells you the installation is complete.

SECURITY/CLEANUP

As stated on the done screen above, remove the following file:

• wizard.php

If you are not planning to allow internet users to create new blogs remove summary.php. Also, change the permission on config/config.properties.php to 444, making it read-only.