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## How To Install

### If downloading from [expressionengine.com](https://expressionengine.com/)
1. Create a database
2. Upload the files
2. Unzip download and upload the files to your site's root directory
3. Verify file permissions
4. Point your browser to `/admin.php` and run the Installation Wizard.

Read [Installing ExpressionEngine](https://docs.expressionengine.com/latest/installation/installation.html) in the User Guide for full instructions, tips, and post-install best practices.

Note: If you're installing from the repository, you will also need to:
### If you're installing from the repository:
1. Create a database
2. Clone repo into your site's root directory or clone locally and upload files.
3. Verify file permissions
4. add an empty config file, e.g. `touch system/user/config/config.php`
5. route requests to the installer app instead of the main app by changing `EE_INSTALL_MODE` to `TRUE` in [.env.php](.env.php). You can change this back when you're done.
6. Point your browser to `/admin.php` and run the Installation Wizard.

### Finding Previous Versions
To install/download previous versions of ExpressionEngine navigate to [Releases](https://github.com/ExpressionEngine/ExpressionEngine/releases) and download the Source Code (.zip or .tar.gz) from the from the release you wish to download.

- add an empty config file, e.g. `touch system/user/config/config.php`
- route requests to the installer app instead of the main app by changing `EE_INSTALL_MODE` to `TRUE` in [.env.php](.env.php). You can change this back when you're done.
*Note: You may need to follow the instructions above, "If you're installing from the repository", after downloading.*

## How to Get Started

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## Copyright / License Notice

The ExpressionEngine project is copyright (c) 2003-2019 EllisLab, Inc ([https://ellislab.com](https://ellislab.com)) and is licensed under Apache License, Version 2.0. This project contains subcomponents with separate copyright and license terms, all of which are fully FOSS and compatible with Apache-2.0.
The ExpressionEngine project is copyright (c) 2003-2020 Packet Tide, LLC ([https://packettide.com](https://packettide.com)) and is licensed under Apache License, Version 2.0. This project contains subcomponents with separate copyright and license terms, all of which are fully FOSS and compatible with Apache-2.0.

Complete license terms and copyright information can be found in [LICENSE.txt](LICENSE.txt) in the root of this repository.

"ExpressionEngine" is a registered trademark of EllisLab Corp. in the United States and around the world. Refer to EllisLab's [Trademark Use Policy](https://ellislab.com/trademark-use-policy) for access to logos and acceptable use.
"ExpressionEngine" is a registered trademark of Packet Tide, LLC. in the United States and around the world. Refer to ExpressionEngines's [Trademark Use Policy](https://expressionengine.com/about/trademark-use-policy) for access to logos and acceptable use.

> ![EECONF logo](https://eeconf.com/assets/img/logo-2019-red.png)
> ![EECONF 2020](https://www.eeconf.com/uploads/general/eeconf-2020-logo-flyers-orange.png)
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> The community powered EE CONF is coming to Minneapolis October 2-4. The conference features two days of top-notch speakers in two tracks plus four optional hands-on workshops. For more information visit [eeconf.com](https://eeconf.com)
> The community powered EE CONF is coming to Philadelphia October 8-9. Join the ExpressionEngine community in a completely new and improved 2-day “summit” style conference in expert-led round table discussions to tackle your most challenging web development projects and business headaches. For more information visit [eeconf.com](https://eeconf.com)

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