How to install SweetCron on local server - EasyPHP

#easyphp  #sweetcron  #lifestream 

As I've just installed and themed my very own LifeStream courtesy of SweetCron, I had some of the expected 'issues' installing it on my own local server, running EasyPHP. As much for myself to not forget next time, here's the boiled-down version of how to install SweetCron on your local EasyPHP server.

  • 1.    Download Sweetcron to your www folder. Leave named as 'sweetcron' even if you intend to change this on your live server
  • 2.    Edit config.php base URL to http://localhost/sweetcron/
  • 3.    Edit config.php uri_protocol (a little down the page) to "AUTO"
  • 4.    Modify your .htaccess file to include the following (if you can't view your .htaccess file on your pc, visit this page)
    Options +FollowSymLinks
    RewriteEngine On
    RewriteBase /sweetcron/
    RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
    RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
    RewriteRule ^(.*)$ index.php?/$1 [L]
    
  • 5.    Edit the database.php file, adding your new database name, username, and password.  Leave/edit the hostname to [localhost]
  • 6.    Add the database entry to your EasyPHP admin, as you would with any Wordpress installation (if you don’t know how, follow these great instructionsFor more info, visit this thread
  • 7.    Voila! You’re up and running; just follow the next steps, name your sweetcron, add feeds and you’re good to go.


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