For web developers who want a fast start

Get Shiply CMS running fast.

Start with the two-minute setup, then use the details tab when you want the full checklist for download, install, login, and first dashboard steps.

Simple local setup. Clear next steps. No long tutorial required.

PHP MySQL Bootstrap 5 Local install
Two-minute setup

Get into the dashboard.

Use this path when you just downloaded Shiply CMS and want to confirm the install works.

You need PHP, MySQL, and a local server such as Laragon, XAMPP, or MAMP.

  1. Put Shiply CMS in your web root

    Example: C:\laragon\www\shiply-cms or C:\xampp\htdocs\shiply-cms.

  2. Start PHP and MySQL

    Open your local server app and make sure the web server and MySQL database server are running.

  3. Create an empty database

    Use a database name like shiply_cms. Shiply CMS creates the tables during setup.

  4. Open the site

    Go to http://shiply-cms.test or http://localhost/shiply-cms. A fresh install opens /shiply-cms-config.

  5. Complete the setup form

    Enter the site title, first admin account, MySQL host, database name, database user, and database password.

  6. Log in

    After setup, go to /shiply-admin and sign in with the admin user ID and password you created.

Full checklist

Download, install, login, then build.

Follow these sections when you want the slower, more complete setup path.

1. After Download

  • Move the folder into your local web root.
  • Start your PHP and MySQL services.
  • Create a new empty MySQL database.
  • Open the project URL in your browser.
  • Use /shiply-cms-config if setup does not open automatically.

2. During Install

  • Enter the public site title.
  • Create the first admin user ID.
  • Use a valid admin email address.
  • Choose and store a secure admin password.
  • Use localhost for most local MySQL hosts.
  • Submit the form to create the config file and tables.

3. After Install

  • Click the login link shown after setup.
  • Or open /shiply-admin.
  • Log in with the admin credentials from setup.
  • If login fails, confirm MySQL is running.
  • Check that shiply_cms_config.php exists in the project root.

4. First Dashboard Checks

  • Open general settings.
  • Confirm the site title, site URL, and admin email.
  • Review reading settings if you want a specific homepage behavior.
  • Check SEO and pretty URL settings before sharing the site.

5. First Content

  • Create a homepage or starter page.
  • Create a first post for blog-style content.
  • Add categories if you plan to organize posts.
  • Upload logos, images, PDFs, or other media files.

6. Next Improvements

  • Review themes, menus, widgets, and the theme builder.
  • Enable only the plugins you need.
  • Use the tools area to create a backup before larger changes.
  • Open the public site and confirm the homepage loads correctly.