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# Installation

Upload **Fuodz** backend zipped folder to your server. Unzip/extract the folder to your desired project folder.

The backend folder comes with all the package the system needs, so there is no need to run extra command.

**NOTE:** Backend is built with Laravel framework which require your **domain/subdomain** to be pointing to the project **public** folder.

## Steps

Below are the must important steps to follow to make sure your backend is setup correclty and should work as intended:

1. Make sure you have uploaded your files to the right path on your server. Here is a link to guide on how to do that: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0RTsbT6tqE&list=PL0ABj3VnhPoAjrVFiRcU9N7lk-lS6bbk3>
2. Database setup: [Database Configuration](/glover/backend/database-configuration.md)
3. Firebase setup: [Firebase](/glover/backend/firebase.md)
4. Cron Job: [CRON job](/glover/backend/cron-job.md)


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