====== Installation ======

Installation is fairly simple and it should only take a few minutes of your time.

  - If you haven't already, register to obtain username and password. \\ \\ 
  - Navigate to http://www.tradeexpert.net/ and download the installation package. \\ \\ 
  - For your TE3 installation you will have to create a new directory inside your ''public_html'' directory for the respective domain name. We advise you to [[te3:directory_name|choose a unique directory name]] (e.g. your_directory, anything, xxx, gallery...). //chmod// it to 755 (depending on your server configuration you may need to //chmod// it to 775 or 777). \\ \\ 
  - Extract the installation package you have downloaded and upload ''install.php'' into your ''public_html/your_TE3_directory/'' directory in **binary** mode. Chmod ''install.php'' to 755. \\ \\ 
  - Point your browser to ''<nowiki>http://www.yourdomain.com/your_TE3_directory/</nowiki>**install.php**'' and follow the instructions. \\ \\ 
  - After the installation is completed, you **must** delete ''install.php'' (recommended), or //chmod// it to 0. \\ \\ 
  - It is extremely important to test if ''.htaccess'' protection is working properly (refer to the next section). \\ \\ 

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===== .htaccess protection test =====


''your_TE3_directory/tedata'' directory contains user database, [[te3:trade_types|trades]], history and other sensitive data. It has to be well protected. ''.htaccess'' file inside ''tedata'' directory prevents anyone to view or execute files inside ''tedata'' directory through their browsers.

You have to make sure ''.htaccess'' is working properly. Try to access ''tedata'' directory and some files inside it, through your browser. For example:
''<nowiki>http://www.yourdomain.com/your_TE3_directory/tedata/</nowiki>'' \\ 
''<nowiki>http://www.yourdomain.com/your_TE3_directory/tedata/tips.txt</nowiki>''

You should see 404 (Not Found) message. If you can view contents of the directory tedata or if you can view "tips.txt" normally, then ''.htaccess'' on your server is not working and you should consult your server administrator immediately!


<WRAP caution> 
Remember to replace ''your_TE3_directory'' from the examples with directory name you have chosen.
</WRAP>