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Install LocalBoost AI on a production server and complete first-run setup.

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LocalBoost AI Installation Guide

Install LocalBoost AI by uploading the application files, preparing the server, creating a clean database, configuring the environment, running migrations, and validating the portal modules.

1. Download Installation Package

After downloading the product package, unzip it on your computer first. The package normally includes application files, documentation, changelog, and license information. Upload the application files to the target domain or subdomain folder.

2. Server Requirements

  • PHP version compatible with the Laravel version included in the package.
  • MySQL or MariaDB database.
  • Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed, or another PHP-capable web server.
  • Composer dependencies installed.
  • Writable storage and bootstrap/cache directories.
  • HTTPS enabled for login, billing, public pages, QR codes, Google integrations, and automations.

3. Required PHP Extensions

  • ctype
  • curl
  • fileinfo
  • filter
  • json
  • mbstring
  • openssl
  • pdo_mysql
  • tokenizer
  • xml
  • zip
  • gd or imagick for image and file features.

4. Environment Setup

  • Set APP_URL to the exact public URL.
  • Set database host, port, database name, username, and password.
  • Configure mail server before enabling notifications and automations.
  • Configure queue and cron if automations, mail, reports, or background tasks are used.
  • Configure Google credentials before using Google Business addon features.
  • Configure AI provider settings before enabling AI Tools.

5. First Validation

  1. Login as admin.
  2. Create a user or workspace.
  3. Create a business profile.
  4. Create a Review Booster or Lead Form campaign.
  5. Open the public page.
  6. Download and scan the QR code.
  7. Submit a test lead, feedback, booking, or coupon claim.
  8. Confirm the customer, report, and CRM activity are created.

Installation - Main Features Overview

Install LocalBoost AI on a production server and complete first-run setup. This page explains how customers should use the Installation module in day-to-day LocalBoost AI operations, from setup to review and troubleshooting.

Main Features

  • Central workspace for managing Installation records.
  • Business-aware organization so records can be reviewed by local business or workspace.
  • Status, ownership, and permission checks to keep customer data controlled.
  • Connections with campaigns, CRM, reports, files, and automations where supported.
  • Designed for repeat daily use by agencies and local business teams.

Recommended Workflow

  1. Open Installation from the portal sidebar.
  2. Choose the correct workspace and business before creating or editing records.
  3. Review existing records, statuses, and recent activity.
  4. Create or update the required item with complete information.
  5. Preview, test, or validate the customer-facing result when applicable.
  6. Use reports, logs, or CRM follow-up to confirm the result after launch.

Views, Filters, and Review Options

  • Filter by business or workspace when multiple brands are managed.
  • Filter by status to separate draft, active, paused, completed, failed, or archived items.
  • Use date ranges when reviewing campaign, CRM, report, or log activity.
  • Search by name, customer, campaign, email, phone, tag, or template where available.

Available Actions

  • Create new records when the plan and permissions allow it.
  • Edit existing records without changing unrelated business data.
  • Search and filter records to find the correct campaign, customer, page, or automation.
  • Open detail or analytics pages for deeper inspection.
  • Archive, pause, deactivate, or delete records only after checking downstream usage.

Benefits

  • Reduces manual work by keeping related actions in one module.
  • Improves consistency across campaigns and customer follow-up.
  • Makes reporting easier because activity stays tied to business and campaign context.
  • Helps teams move from campaign creation to measurement and follow-up faster.

Before Publishing or Activating

  • Confirm the business profile is complete.
  • Confirm the user has permission in the active workspace.
  • Confirm the current plan includes this feature or addon.
  • Test public pages, QR codes, forms, messages, or webhooks before using them with real customers.
  • Check mobile layout because most QR and local campaign visitors use phones.

Troubleshooting

  • If the module is not visible, check addon status, plan permissions, and user role.
  • If records are missing, check the selected business and workspace.
  • If a public action fails, test it in a private browser session and inspect validation errors.
  • If analytics look wrong, confirm visitors used the tracked LocalBoost URL or QR code.
  • If automation or AI does not run, check credits, provider settings, logs, and feature access.

Operational Notes

Use consistent naming for businesses, campaigns, templates, QR codes, automations, and CRM segments. Consistent naming makes reports easier to read and helps support teams diagnose issues quickly. When a feature depends on an addon, confirm the addon is installed, active, available in the current plan, and visible to the current workspace.