The in-app guide

Install with Docker

Use this with Docker Desktop. One command installs dependencies, migrates, and loads demo data.

1. Start in the project directory

docker compose up --build

The first build takes a few minutes. You are ready when you see Development Server.

2. Open the site

Front http://127.0.0.1:8000/
Admin http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin/login

3. Demo accounts (local only)

Change these passwords before going live. For an empty site use web install or the Laravel CLI without --demo.

Useful commands

docker compose down
docker compose exec app php artisan test

The container working directory is /var/www/html; the project is mounted there.