Sngine – The Ultimate PHP Social Network Platform 2.7.0
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Product details
- Version on file
- 2.7.0
- Type
- Plugin
- Released
- September 11, 2020
About Sngine – The Ultimate PHP Social Network Platform 2.7.0
Sngine is a script for building your own social network. You install it on your own web server, and it gives you a complete community website: members create profiles, post to a news feed, connect with each other, join groups and message one another. It's the kind of platform used for niche communities, local networks and membership clubs.
It is not a WordPress plugin, despite the older description on this page. It is a standalone PHP application with its own database, admin panel and login system, and it runs separately from any WordPress site. Searches for Sngine plugins and themes lead to add-ons that other sellers make for Sngine itself, which are separate products.
Running a social network is a different job from running a blog. You're responsible for moderating user content, handling reports and privacy requests, storage and bandwidth growth, and server security. The file on record dates from September 2020, so check the PHP versions it supports before installing.
Requirements
- A web server with PHP and a MySQL-style database
Key features
- Complete social network
- Profiles, a news feed and connections between members, in one self-hosted application.
- Groups and pages
- Members can gather in groups, and communities can run pages.
- Messaging and notifications
- Members can talk to each other and are alerted to activity.
- Admin panel
- Manage members, content and site settings from an administration area.
- Self-hosted
- Runs on your own server, so you keep your members' data.
- Standalone application
- Doesn't need WordPress. It has its own database and login.
Is it right for you?
A good fit for
- Entrepreneurs launching a niche community or social site
- Clubs, schools and organisations that want a private network of their own
- Developers comfortable installing and maintaining a PHP application
Look elsewhere if
- Anyone looking for a WordPress plugin: this installs on a server, not under Plugins
- People who don't want to moderate user content and handle privacy requests
- Beginners who haven't managed a server, since the platform needs ongoing upkeep
How to install Sngine – The Ultimate PHP Social Network Platform 2.7.0
Notes for this product
- This is not installed from the WordPress dashboard. You normally upload the files to your web server, create a database and run the application's installer. Follow the documentation in the download for the exact steps, PHP version and any scheduled tasks.
Setup: using Sngine – The Ultimate PHP Social Network Platform 2.7.0
- Check the server requirements. Confirm your hosting offers the PHP version and extensions listed in the documentation, with enough storage and bandwidth.
- Create a database. Create an empty database and a user for it in your hosting control panel.
- Upload the files. Upload the application to your server, setting the web root as the documentation describes.
- Run the installer. Open the site in a browser, enter the database details and create your admin account.
- Configure email and the site basics. Set up outgoing email so sign-up and notification messages arrive, and enter your site name and rules.
- Set up moderation before you open up. Write your terms and privacy policy, decide who moderates, and test the report and delete tools.
Common problems and fixes
A blank page or server error after uploading
- Why it happens
- A wrong web root, file permissions, or a missing PHP extension.
- How to fix it
- Check your server's error log, enable the PHP extensions in the documentation, and make the folders the application writes to writable.
Sign-up and notification emails don't arrive
- Why it happens
- Outgoing mail isn't configured, or the host blocks the default mail function.
- How to fix it
- Set up SMTP details in the application's settings and send a test message.
Photo or video uploads fail
- Why it happens
- The server's upload limits are lower than the files members are sending.
- How to fix it
- Raise the PHP upload and post size limits and the execution time in your hosting panel.
Alternatives to Sngine – The Ultimate PHP Social Network Platform 2.7.0
| Product | Choose it if | Price |
|---|---|---|
| iSocial – Social Network Platform 1.1 | you want another PHP social network platform to compare features. | $4.25 |
| phpSocial – Social Network Platform 4.4.0 | you want a second self-hosted social platform to compare before choosing. | $4.25 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sngine a WordPress plugin?
No. It is a standalone PHP application installed on your own server. The older description for this product calls it a WordPress plugin, which is a mistake.
What hosting do I need?
A web server with the PHP version and database listed in the documentation. A growing social network also needs plenty of storage and bandwidth.
Do I have to moderate content?
Yes. As the owner of the site you're responsible for what members post, so plan for reports, moderation and privacy requests.
What about Sngine plugins and themes?
Those are add-ons that other sellers make for Sngine itself. They're separate products and need this platform installed first.
Is the file up to date?
It dates from September 2020, so check which PHP versions it supports before installing on a current server.
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