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01. System Requirements

Before deploying ArktaCMS on your local system or production server (e.g. VPS, Hostinger Node Server, or AWS instance), ensure the following prerequisites are met:

Node.js: Version 18.x, 20.x, or higher.
Database Provider: MySQL 8.0+ or compatible server instance.
Environment Access: Permission to run commands in the terminal and write custom .env configurations.
Web Port Availability: Port 3000 (or choice custom port) free for the node dev server.

02. Installation Guide

Follow these simple steps to install the source package on your hosting environment:

Step 1: Extract the Bundle

Download the latest arktacms-v1.1.0.zip file from the portal dashboard, extract it into your project directory.

Step 2: Install Node Dependencies

Open your terminal in the extracted directory and run the following command to download dependencies:

npm install

Step 3: Configure Environment Variables

Create a file named .env in the root directory and copy details from the template .env.example:

DATABASE_URL="mysql://username:password@localhost:3306/your_database_name" NEXTAUTH_SECRET="your-32-character-random-secret-key" NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL="http://localhost:3000"

Step 4: Push Database Schema

Push ArktaCMS schema structures to your MySQL database instance:

npx prisma db push

Step 5: Start the Platform

Run the Next.js development server to start building:

npm run dev

Now visit http://localhost:3000 inside your web browser.

03. Admin Setup Wizard

On the first load, if the system is not yet configured, ArktaCMS will automatically redirect you to the Setup Installation screen. Complete the form to:

Create your primary **Super Admin Credentials** (Name, Email, Password).
Provide your registered portal **Domain License Key** to activate visual builders features.
Verify the database parameters connection.

💡 Honeypot Note: Once the setup is completed successfully, a hidden local confirmation lock is set, blocking access to the installation path for security.

04. Visual Editor Flow

ArktaCMS features a drag-and-drop live builder designed for small business owners:

Adding Content Blocks

Click the sidebar **"Blocks Drawer"** to insert new templates like Hero headers, grid lists, testimonial blocks, contact forms, or visual dividers.

Direct Inline Editing

Click directly on any text block or image to write title details, format paragraphs in bold/italic with rich editor tooltips, or swap brand assets.

05. Multi-Language Settings

ArktaCMS ships ready to handle international audiences from day one:

Switch Console Locales: Instantly switch your administrative workspace between English, German, and Hindi using the settings panel selector.
Create Translated Content: Every page can have active alternate version entries. Switch the active editor flag to write content versions in localized text.

06. SEO Manager Tools

Maximize your site organic visibility without writing a line of code:

Custom Metadata: Set descriptive page titles, custom descriptions, and canonical URLs inside the builder sidebar for each route.
Search Previews: Instantly see how your website cards will look in Google search listings before publishing updates.
Keyword Density Tracker: Analyze keyword counts in headers, text elements, and meta descriptions to ensure compliance with SEO guidelines.