Piwigo Installation with PairSIM

PairSIM is a software installation manager that makes downloading and managing popular software easy. You can use PairSIM to install Piwigo, a web photo gallery software. Use Piwigo to create web-friendly albums, sort images with tags, and use themes to customize your collection of images. For more information, visit Piwigo’s Features article.

This tutorial uses PairSIM, which is a web hosting add on. When this add on is enabled, your account is charged a small monthly fee.

Choose the tutorial that reflects your ACC interface type:

Legacy Interface
New ACC Interface

Not sure what the difference is? See Which ACC Interface Am I Using?

If you are using the Legacy Interface:

Log in to the Account Control Center (ACC) at my.pair.com
In the left sidebar, click PairSIM and click Software Installation Manager in the drop-down
If you have not yet enabled PairSIM, do so now by clicking Enable Software Installation Manager
Under “Software Available for Installation,” click the Piwigo link

Enter the required information:

URL	Select the domain name from the drop-down and enter the desired extension in the box.
Database	A database will be created for your Piwigo installation. If you want to name your database, click Advanced Options and then enter the name in the open box.
Admin E-Mail	Enter the email that will be used for admin purposes. Information regarding this installation, such as your Piwigo credentials, may be sent to this address.

When finished, click Install Piwigo

If installed successfully, a page will appear telling you that your Piwigo installation was successful and show some information about your installation.'
When finished, click Return to Software Installation Management.

This will return you to the Software Installation Manager interface, which will now show your currently installed software. Piwigo should now be shown in the “Currently Installed Software” section.

If you are using the New ACC Interface:

Log in to the Account Control Center (ACC) at my.pair.com
In the top navigation bar, click Hosting
Click the Software button
If you have not yet enabled PairSIM, do so now by clicking Enable Software Installation Manager
In the “Software Available for Installation” section, find Piwigo and click its Install button

Enter the required information:

URL	Select the domain name from the drop-down and enter the desired extension in the box.
Database	A database will be created for your Piwigo installation. If you want to name your database, click Advanced Options and then enter the name in the open box.
Admin Email	Enter the email that will be used for admin purposes. Information regarding this installation, such as your Piwigo credentials, may be sent to this address.

When finished, click Install Piwigo

If installed successfully, a page will appear telling you that your Piwigo installation was successful and show some information about your installation.'
When finished, click the Return to Software Installation Management button

This will return you to the Software Installation Manager interface, which will now show your currently installed software. Piwigo should now be shown in the “Currently Installed Software” section.

After Installation

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