How to Install OsDate – Free Dating Script
Today we will install OsDate, my favorite free dating software. If you would like to set up own dating site at minimum cost and to build members database from the very beginning this series of posts are for you.
Well, we will need the knife, a piece of rope, some colored papers and a glue.
Just a joke))
We’ll need an OsDate installation package which you may download from the official page. Follow this Direct Link for Downloading OsDate. It is about 37Mb in weight and the current version of the script is 2.0.8. Make sure it has been downloaded properly, so you won’t have any problems with unpacking the archive.OK, unpack the archive into some folder on your hard drive. We have two folders inside flash_source and public_html. We will need the second one for the installation.
Next step is to connect to your server, where files of this beautiful dating software will be placed. You may use any program you prefer. I like Total Commander with built in FTP client. For example you may use FileZilla, CuteFTP or any other.
Stop! What is my server? Where is it? What is my future dating website address? Where to connect?OK, these are very interesting questions. Before downloading and installing OsDate, make sure you have registered some dating related domain, purchased webhosting at some good hosting company and you have full access to your hosting account: FTP, cPanel and so on. If you don’t know how to do that, Subscribe to Usual Dating Feed! I will write about everything you need to know.
Well let’s assume we have domain and hosting. So run your favorite FTP client and upload all files from the public_html forlder to your server. It will take some time, so get some coffee)
Uploading has been finished and we can proceed to the install process.
Point your browser to http://www.your-future-popular-dating-web-site-address.com/install.php. Note, this address will be valid if you have not uploaded OsDate to some subfolder, but server root folder (public_html or www – depends on hosting).
This is what you should see:
/myconfigs
/templates_c
/temp
/cache
/emailimages
/banners
/userimages
/uservideos
Right click on the folder in your FTP client and search for “Change permissions” option. Usually the attributes are set to 777 or 755. But again it depends on hosting you use.
Then click “Continue” and proceed to the step two:
Wow. We are still doing well. Next screen you should see:
Choose the preferred username and password for admin panel of OsDate. Also you may change default language and country you are in.
Done. Click “Continue”
I congratulate you. It’s ready! Click “Continue”. Then you will be able to configure mail settings. You may bypass this step as I usually do. In most cases default PHP Mail functions work properly. Next screen will suggest to delete install_files folder and install.php file. Locate this folder in your FTP client and delete. Do the same with install.php. Click “Finish” It has been a long way and you should see your own, fresh and ready to configure dating site.
Congratulations! You may now login to your dating site admin panel http://www.your-future-popular-dating-web-site-address.com/admin/ and look through the options you have. Have fun and get some experience.
Next time we will discuss configuration of OsDate.
Stay in touch!
15 Responses to “How to Install OsDate – Free Dating Script”
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hey very helpful
had problem with definitions and got it with this guide. I hope Hebrew will work out well
I’ve heard about this free dating script before but haven’t installed yet because I didn’t know how. But now, I think I’m going to install it.
Does anyone know how to change the search options in osDate to one search box?
Cool stuff, thanks…actually I have a question on this subject because I’m writing a book dating and how to get a girlfriend in today’s world. I’d really like to get your input on this recent trend of guys learning how to pick up girls, and I’m wondering if that stuff is actually effective? Can any recommend “guru” out there who truly has techniques that work?
hi i have installed os date on server bt when i run the the os date installer the server environment does not shown
/myconfigs
/templates_c
/temp
/cache
/emailimages
/banners
folders does i have a sever problem or my server does not meet to any requirement of os date ?? plz let me know
while uploading osdate by ftp i got ASCII error sonething like that is that server problem or something else
i am getting nothing on th epage says remember my password, i replace the file but still it shows the blank page or page cant be displayed, when i click refresh it take me to the remember password again
i try to install, but show the message “We are unable to access database using following parameters. Please check the parameters and retry. ” i use mysql 5 in XAMPP under windows i dont know if is needed the version 4.3.0 of mysql to complete installation.
anybody have the same problem or can help me?
thank you
Have you checked their forum? At tufat.com? There is a good support there.
i tried it, but after i delete install.php and install_files folder. there are internal server error.
how to do about it?
same stuff here..great step by step to show you and at the end
NOTHING..?????????
It seems that easy script to install..but i have to check it up running
I started my original site on this OSD script and must say it is a really good learning curve – Your tutorial was excellent and puts everything together in one tidy article.
Many Thanks
AWESOME TUTORIAL!!! helped me so lot!
Hello.I followed the stes and installed osDate, but when i try to run-it it doesen’t do anything,the seme with /admin/ it does nothing.I really don’t know what to do in order to make this work.any advice would be usefull.thanks