Installation Guide

A step-by-step guide to deploying the software on your server.

Server Requirements

Before you begin, ensure your hosting environment meets these requirements:

• PHP 8.2 or higher
• MySQL or MariaDB
• BCMath & cURL Extensions
• mod_rewrite enabled

Step 1

Upload Files

Download the latest version of Keystone Accounting Lite. Upload the ZIP file to your server (usually inside public_html) and extract it.

Extracting files in File Manager

Step 2

Prepare Database

Log in to your hosting control panel (e.g., cPanel). Go to the MySQL Database Wizard and create a new, empty database.
Note down the Database Name, User, and Password. You will need these in the next step.

Creating a database user in cPanel

Step 3

Start Installer

Open your browser and navigate to your domain. The installation wizard will verify your server compatibility. If all checks pass, click Next Step.

System Requirements Check

Step 4

Configuration

Enter the Database Credentials you created in Step 2, and enter your License Key. The installer will automatically connect and set up the database tables for you.

Entering Database & License Details

Step 5

Create Admin

Create your primary Administrator account. This email and password will be used to log in to the dashboard.

Setting up the Admin Profile

Step 6

Installation Complete

Once finished, the system is ready!

Important: Please delete the /install folder from your server for security purposes after successful installation.

Success Screen