Getting Started Guide
Welcome to our Knowledge Base! This guide will walk you through the initial steps to get you up and running.
Step 1: Understanding the Basics
Before you begin, it's helpful to understand the core concepts of our platform. We aim to provide a seamless experience.
- Feature A: Designed for simplicity and efficiency.
- Feature B: Offers advanced customization options.
- Feature C: Integrates with popular services.
Step 2: Initial Setup
Follow these straightforward steps to set up your environment:
Download the latest version from our downloads page.
Download Link: https://example.com/downloads/latest.zip
Extract the downloaded archive to your desired directory.
Open the primary configuration file, typically named config.ini
.
config.ini
Step 3: Basic Configuration
Tailor the settings to your needs. Key parameters include:
Set your Database Connection details in the [database]
section.
[database]
host = localhost
port = 5432
username = your_user
password = your_password
dbname = your_db
Configure API Keys for external integrations.
[api]
service_key = YOUR_API_KEY_HERE
secret_key = YOUR_SECRET_KEY_HERE
Define your Server Port in the [server]
section.
[server]
port = 8080
Step 4: Running the Application
Once configured, you can start the application. Open your terminal or command prompt in the application's root directory and run:
./start-server.sh
Or, if you're on Windows:
.\start-server.ps1
You should see a confirmation message in your console indicating that the server has started successfully. You can then access the application via your web browser at http://localhost:8080
(or the port you specified).
Next Steps
Congratulations! You've successfully gotten started. Explore our Installation Guide for more advanced deployment options or visit the FAQs section for common questions.