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Deploy on cPanel

Getting Started Multikart API Deployment

1. Open multikart-api directory that you downloaded from CodeCanyon.

2. Create a .zip file

- Zip all files and folders in the multikart-api folder and upload it to your cPanel server.

3. Create Subdomain

- Login to your cPanel server and click on domains in the domains section.

- Create separate subdomains for Laravel API, NextJs frontend, and NextJs backend. 

api.your-domain.com -> laravel API.
store.your-domain.com for your specific frontend domain name or sub domain name, admin.your-domain.com for your specific admin domain or sub domain name and also same for your API domain as well.

4. Upload Zip file on cPanel:

- Upload the multikart-laravel zip file in the laravel's subdomain (api.your-domain.com).

- Click on the Go Back link after the file is 100% uploaded.

5. Extract Laravel Zip File

6. Create MySQL Database:

- Now move to cpanel manager and go to > MySQL Database Wizard

- Create database in MySQL Database Wizard

- Create database users and remember their passwords for the installation process.

- Add a user to the database, give them all the necessary permissions, and then click 'Make Changes.' After that, click 'Next Step.

- Make a note of the database user, database name, and database password after creating the database.

7. Update Environment File

- After creating the MySQL database, go to multikart-laravel folder from your cPanel file manager and edit .env file.

- Add Laravel base url in APP_URL key.

- Also, change local to production in APP_ENV.

- Add MySQL database credentials.

Add you laravel API primary domain url like a APP_URL=http://api.your-domain.com 

APP_URL=https://api.your-domain.com
APP_ENV=production
DB_DATABASE=your_db_name
DB_USERNAME=your_db_username
DB_PASSWORD=your_db_password
Note: Make sure to set the APP_URL correctly. If you don't, features like uploading, downloading, and showing images won't work properly. Be sure to double-check and make sure everything is set up correctly.

8. Open cPanel Terminal

- Enter terminal in cPanel search bar and select terminal.

- If you can't find the terminal, please log in to your local computer terminal or use Putty for Windows via SSH.

If you can't find the terminal, please contact your hosting provider, as they manage the cPanel control.

- Once you've opened the terminal, navigate to the root folder of laravel project.

9. Install Required Dependencies:

- In the laravel subdomain folder (api.your-domain.com), run this command to install the required dependencies. 

 composer install

10. Generate Laravel APP KEY:

- After installing required dependencies, run this command to generate laravel app key. 

 php artisan key:generate

11. Installation of Multikart:

Warning: If you've previously run this command or migrated tables, be aware of the fact that it will erase all of your data.

- Then, run the command to install multikart database table. 

 php artisan multikart:install

During the installation, you'll be asked two questions:

1. Do you want to continue with the installation? If you say yes, Multikart will continue to install.

2. Do you want to import in sample data? If you say yes, the sample data will be imported. If you say no, the installation will go ahead without adding any sample data.

12. Link Storage folder to Public folder:

- To store and display images correctly, then run this command. 

php artisan storage:link

13. Verify Multikart Purchase License Code:

- Before using the Multikart API, it's important to verify your Envato purchase code.

- Enter in your Envato username and the Multikart purchase code and click next button.

- If you don't know where to find your purchase code, click here: where is my purchase code

Note: Once a license is verified, it can't be used for another project. An envato purchase code can only be verified on one domain at a time.

Congratulations, Multikart has been successfully installed and configured in your system!🎉

14. Test Your Live Application:

- Visit your website in a web browser to ensure everything is working correctly.

References for deploying a Laravel project in cPanel

- Here are some references that can guide you through deploying a Laravel project on a cPanel server:

    • Laravel Official Documentation: It includes sections on deploying Laravel applications and provides insights into best practices.

      Laravel Official Documentation - Deployment

    • cPanel's Documentation: Check for information related to hosting, databases, and other cPanel features.

      cPanel Documentation

    • Host-Specific Guides: Your hosting provider might have specific guides or documentation related to Laravel deployment.

Setup Cron Job

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to set up a cron job in cPanel for running a Laravel command.

1. Access cPanel

- Log in to your cPanel account using your credentials provided by your hosting provider.

2. Navigate to the Cron Jobs Section
  1. In the cPanel dashboard, scroll down to the "Advanced" section.
  2. Click on "Cron Jobs."
3. Configure the Cron Job

To configure the cron job to run your Laravel command, follow these steps:

  1. Select common settings which you want to run Laravel schedule command (e.g., every 5 minutes).
  2. In the "Command" field, enter the Laravel API's artisan path from the api subdomain's root folder (api.your-domain.com) and also include the schedule:run command.
  3. Click to Add New Cron Job Button, then add new cron job in cPanel.
Note:

  • If you want to make your frontend project live, we would recommend Vercel platform.

  • For vercel deployment click here