Installing FoodCoopShop on Windows 10

FoodCoopShop is an open-source web-based software that offers an online platform for food coops to manage their business. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install FoodCoopShop on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, make sure you have the following requirements:

  • A Windows 10 computer with administrative access
  • XAMPP or a similar local server package installed on your computer
  • A web browser installed on your computer

Step 1: Download FoodCoopShop

First, download FoodCoopShop from the official website at https://www.foodcoopshop.com/download.html. Choose the latest version compatible with your Windows system and download it to your computer.

Step 2: Extract the files

Once downloaded, extract the compressed files to a desired location in your computer.

Step 3: Move the files

Move the files extracted from the compressed package to the 'htdocs' folder located in the XAMPP installation directory. By default, the 'htdocs' folder is located at C:\xampp\htdocs.

Step 4: Create a new database

FoodCoopShop requires a database to store information. To create a new database, open your web browser and go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin/.

Enter the login credentials for MySQL which is usually "root" for username and no password. Click on the "New" button to create a new database.

Enter a name for your new database and click on "Create".

Step 5: Configure FoodCoopShop

In your web browser, navigate to http://localhost/foodcoopshop. This will open FoodCoopShop's installer.

Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the software. When prompted, enter the following database details:

  • Database name: The name of the database you created in Step 4.
  • Database host: localhost
  • Database user: root
  • Database password: leave blank

Complete the installation process by following the remaining steps.

Step 6: Access FoodCoopShop

Once you have successfully installed and configured FoodCoopShop, you can access it by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost/foodcoopshop.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed FoodCoopShop on your Windows 10 computer. Remember to keep your XAMPP server running as FoodCoopShop requires it to function correctly. Feel free to explore the software's features and start managing your food coop business online!