Complete PHP Getbix Website
A modern, responsive software download platform built with PHP, SQLite/MySQL, and Tailwind CSS. Ready to deploy in minutes!
Easy Setup
Upload files and you're ready to go. No complex configuration required.
Flexible Database
Works with SQLite (default) or MySQL. Switch easily via .env configuration.
Mobile Ready
Fully responsive design with Tailwind CSS. Looks great on all devices.
Quick Start Guide
1 Upload Files
Simply upload all project files to your web hosting directory. No compilation or build process needed!
2 Configure Database
Edit the .env file to configure your database. SQLite works out of the box!
Default Admin Credentials
Username: admin | Password: admin123
Change these in the .env file or admin panel after first login.
Deployment Options
Shared Hosting
RecommendedPopular hosts: Hostinger, Bluehost, SiteGround, Namecheap
VPS/Cloud Server
Providers: DigitalOcean, Linode, AWS, Google Cloud
Key Features
Admin Panel
- • Complete dashboard
- • Software management
- • Category organization
- • Blog system
- • Menu builder
- • Settings control
User Experience
- • Advanced search
- • Category filtering
- • Download tracking
- • Responsive design
- • SEO optimized
- • Fast loading
Technical
- • PHP 8.0+ compatible
- • SQLite/MySQL support
- • Tailwind CSS styling
- • Clean MVC structure
- • Environment config
- • Security features
Database Setup
✓ SQLite (Default)
✅ No setup required!
SQLite database is created automatically when you first visit the site.
Advantages:
- • Zero configuration
- • Works on any hosting
- • Perfect for small to medium sites
- • Easy backup (single file)
M MySQL (Advanced)
For high-traffic sites
Better performance and scalability for larger applications.
Setup Steps:
- 1. Create MySQL database
- 2. Update .env with credentials
- 3. Tables created automatically
Troubleshooting
Common Issues & Solutions
❌ "Database connection failed"
Solution:
- • Check .env file exists and has correct permissions
- • Verify database credentials (for MySQL)
- • Ensure database directory is writable (for SQLite)
- • Check PHP version (8.0+ required)
❌ "500 Internal Server Error"
Solution:
- • Check file permissions (755 for directories, 644 for files)
- • Verify .htaccess file is uploaded
- • Enable error reporting in PHP
- • Check server error logs
❌ "Admin login not working"
Solution:
- • Use default credentials: admin / admin123
- • Check .env file for custom credentials
- • Clear browser cache and cookies
- • Try incognito/private browsing mode
Server Requirements
Need Help?
This software download website is ready to use out of the box. If you encounter any issues during setup or deployment, here are some helpful resources:
Documentation
Complete setup guide above
Source Code
Well-documented PHP code
Community
Active developer community
🎉 Congratulations! You now have everything you need to deploy your own Getbix website. Happy coding!