System Requirements
Pagezy is designed to run on any standard PHP host — including shared cPanel hosting.
- PHP: 8.2 or higher (8.3 recommended)
- MySQL: 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+
- Web server: Apache (with mod_rewrite enabled) or Nginx
- Disk space: Minimum 50 MB for core; more for media uploads
- PHP extensions (required): PDO, pdo_mysql, mbstring, openssl, tokenizer, xml, ctype, json, bcmath, curl
- PHP extensions (optional): fileinfo — needed for media file type detection; CMS works without it
No Composer, Node.js, or command-line access required. The download ZIP includes all dependencies pre-installed. Works out of the box on shared cPanel hosting and XAMPP.
For local development on XAMPP: download XAMPP with PHP 8.2.x specifically. Ensure mod_rewrite is enabled in Apache's httpd.conf.
Installation
Step 1 — Download
Fill in the download form at pagezy.io/download and save the ZIP file to your computer.
Step 2 — Create a database
In your cPanel (or hosting control panel), create a new MySQL database and user. Grant the user all privileges on the database. Note down the database name, username, and password.
Step 3 — Upload files
Extract the ZIP and upload the contents to your server via FTP or the cPanel File Manager. For a root installation place files in public_html/.
Step 4 — Run the web installer
Visit yourdomain.com/setup in your browser. The installer will guide you through database connection, site name, and creating your admin account.
Step 5 — Log in
Go to yourdomain.com/admin and sign in with the credentials you set during installation.
Admin Panel
The Pagezy admin panel is accessible at /admin. The left sidebar contains all modules: Pages, Posts, Events, Media, Menus, Global Elements, Forms, SEO, Users, and Settings.
FlexiBuilder
FlexiBuilder is Pagezy's drag-and-drop visual page editor. Open any page and click Edit with FlexiBuilder to launch it. Add blocks, edit content, preview on mobile, and publish.
Pages
Go to Pages → Add New. Set the title, slug, template and status, then click Edit with FlexiBuilder to design visually.
Blog & Posts
Go to Posts → Add New. Assign categories and tags, set a featured image, and control the publish date.
SEO Tools
Every page has a dedicated SEO panel: meta title/description, Open Graph, schema markup, canonical URL, XML sitemap (auto-generated), redirections, and robots meta.
Media Library
Upload images and files via Media → Upload. Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG, PDF.
Users & Roles
Available roles: Super Admin, Admin, Editor, Author. Go to Users → Add New to invite team members.
Settings
Configure site name, branding, email (SMTP), permalinks, and backups under Settings.
Updates
Download the latest ZIP from pagezy.io/download, back up first, then replace core files. Visit /admin — migrations run automatically.
FAQ
Can I use Pagezy on shared hosting?
Yes — specifically designed for shared cPanel hosting. No SSH required.
Can I use a custom domain?
Yes. Point your domain to your server and set the site URL in Settings → General.
Where do I get support?
Use the contact form or email hello@pagezy.io.