‍PHP-Back is a powerful open-source feedback system that allows website owners to gather valuable insights from their customers. Whether you’re running a community project or a commercial venture, user feedback can play a crucial role in improving your products and services. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing PHP-Back on Rocky Linux 8, enabling you to harness the power of customer feedback. So, let’s dive in and get started!

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following requirements in place:

1. A system with Rocky Linux 8 installed and running.
2. Root access to the system.
3. LAMP Stack (Apache, MariaDB, and PHP) installed and running.

If you haven’t set up the LAMP Stack yet, you can refer to one of our comprehensive guides on installing the LAMP Stack. Once you have everything ready, we can proceed with the installation and configuration of PHP-Back.

Step 1: Create a Database

The first step is to create a database and a user that will interact with the PHP-Back system. We will grant the necessary privileges to the user to ensure smooth operation. To create the database, open your terminal and enter the following commands:

mysql -u root
CREATE DATABASE shapehost;
CREATE USER 'shapehost'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'UYGVc%$#Erfgt*&^%7';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON shapehost.* TO 'shapehost'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
QUIT

Make sure to replace ‘shapehost’ with a username of your choice. It is highly recommended to use a strong and secure password.

Step 2: Configure Apache vHost

Next, we need to configure Apache virtual host (vHost) for PHP-Back. This will allow us to access the PHP-Back system through a specific domain name. Follow the steps below to create the necessary configuration file:

1. Create a new folder named PHP-Back under the public folder:

mkdir -p /var/www/html/PHP-Back

2. Create a new Apache configuration file for the domain:

nano /etc/httpd/conf.d/shapehost.conf

3. Add the following code to the configuration file:

<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerName shapehost
ServerAlias www.shapehost
DocumentRoot /var/www/html/PHP-Back

<Directory /var/www/html/PHP-Back/>
Options -Indexes +FollowSymLinks
AllowOverride All
</Directory>

ErrorLog /var/log/httpd/shapehost-error.log
CustomLog /var/log/httpd/shapehost-access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Make sure to replace ‘shapehost’ with your desired domain name. Save the file by pressing Ctrl+X, then Y, and finally Enter.

4. Restart Apache to apply the changes:

systemctl restart httpd

Step 3: Enable Firewall

To ensure secure access to PHP-Back, we need to enable the firewall and allow HTTP and HTTPS traffic. Run the following commands to enable the necessary firewall rules:

firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=http
firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=https
firewall-cmd --reload

Your firewall is now configured to allow incoming HTTP and HTTPS connections.

Step 4: Install Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificate

For enhanced security, we recommend installing a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate to enable HTTPS for your PHP-Back installation. You can follow our guide on how to install Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate for detailed instructions.

Step 5: Download PHP-Back Feedback System

Now, it’s time to download the PHP-Back Feedback System from the official website. Follow the steps below to get the latest version:

1. Change to the PHP-Back installation directory:

cd /var/www/html/PHP-Back

2. Download the PHP-Back package:

wget https://www.phpback.org/files/phpback_v1.3.2.zip

3. Unzip the downloaded file:

unzip phpback_v1.3.2.zip

Step 6: Set File Permissions

To ensure proper functionality, we need to set the correct file permissions for PHP-Back. Run the following commands to achieve that:

chown -R apache:apache /var/www/html/PHP-Back
chmod -Rf 755 /var/www/html/PHP-Back
chcon -R -t httpd_sys_content_rw_t /var/www/html/PHP-Back

Step 7: Restart Apache

To apply all the changes we’ve made so far, restart the Apache service:

systemctl restart httpd

Step 8: Configure PHP-Back Feedback System

Now that we have completed the installation steps, it’s time to configure the PHP-Back Feedback System. Follow these steps to finalize the setup:

1. Open your browser and enter your domain name with HTTPS (e.g., https://shapehost).
2. You will be redirected to the PHP-Back configuration page.
3. Enter the database details you set up earlier.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Please note that the installation process may take some time, especially if you choose to install the demo files.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed PHP-Back Feedback System with LAMP Stack on Rocky Linux 8. You can now start collecting valuable feedback from your customers and improve your products and services accordingly.

At Shape.host, we provide reliable and scalable cloud hosting solutions, including Cloud VPS, to empower businesses like yours. If you need assistance with PHP-Back installation or any other hosting-related services, feel free to reach out to our 24×7 in-house customer support.

Christian Wells