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Installing Jaws Project Manually

Jaws Project is a web framework and content management system (CMS) designed to help developers build dynamic websites. It is lightweight, modular, and supports extensions for blogs, e‑commerce, and more. On ruachost.com, you can install Jaws manually on any hosting plan.

Why Use Jaws Project?

Section titled “Why Use Jaws Project?”
  • Provides a flexible CMS with modular extensions.
  • Supports multilingual sites.
  • Lightweight and developer‑friendly.
  • Compatible with all ruachost.com hosting accounts.

Steps to Install Jaws Project Manually

Section titled “Steps to Install Jaws Project Manually”

  1. Download Jaws Project.

    • Visit the official Jaws Project download page.
    • Save the latest .tar.gz file to your computer.

  2. Upload Files to Your Hosting Account.

    • Use FTP to upload the installation file to your public_html directory.
    • You may also upload to a subdirectory (e.g., public_html/jaws).

  3. Extract Files.

    • Log in via SSH.

    • Navigate to the directory where you uploaded the file.

    • Run:

      cd ~/public_html
      tar xvzf jaws-complete-x.y.z.tar.gz

    • Replace x.y.z with the version number you downloaded.

  4. Create a MySQL Database and User.

    • In cPanel at ruachost.com, use the MySQL Database Wizard.
    • Create a database and user, then assign full privileges.
    • Note the database name, username, and password.

  5. Run the Web Installer.

    • In your browser, go to your domain (e.g., http://example.com).
    • If installed in a subdirectory, use http://example.com/jaws.
    • The Jaws installer page will appear.

  6. Authentication Step.

    • Create a file named key.txt in the Jaws installation directory.
    • Add the alphanumeric security code provided by the installer.

  7. Configure Database Settings.

    • Enter the database username, password, and database name.
    • Optionally, define a table prefix.

  8. Create Administrator Account.

    • Enter an Admin Username, Password, Display Name, and Email Address.

  9. Configure Site Settings.

    • Enter a Site Name and Site Slogan.
    • Optionally, install sample data.

  10. Save Configuration.

    • The installer will generate a JawsConfig.php file.
    • Copy and paste the provided text into JawsConfig.php and save it in the specified path.

  11. Finalize Installation.

    • Once complete, you can log in as administrator and start building your site.