Installation

Installing and updating YOURLS is a simple task. Some hosts provide process automation, with tools such as CPanel.

Prerequisites

This part of the documentation assumes basic familiarity with software deployment or system administration. If you are totally new to web app management, it might not be the best idea to jump right into the project as your first step - grasp the basics then come back!

Manual instructions

1. Grab the latest release archive
2. Unzip the YOURLS archive
3. Copy user/config-sample.php to user/config.php
4. Fill user/config.php with the required settings
5. Upload the unzipped files to your website, generally in public_html or www folder
6. Create a new database (see Configuration – you can also use an existing one)
7. Point your browser to https://your-own-domain-here.com/admin/
8. Follow the installation procedure

Third party guides

Head to Awesome YOURLS for installation guides covering specific environments, translated in different languages.