• Thank you for choosing the Shortie app. We are pleased to have you with us. Enclosed is the documentation to help you set up and launch the app easily. Please read it carefully, as it contains important information. If you need any assistance or have questions, our support team is just a message away.

• You can use any other server as well DigitalOcean is just our recommendation. Just make sure your VPS server does not have any control panel installed (e.g., cPanel, aaPanel), and the operating system should be Ubuntu 22.04

• If you prefer to install all services manually instead of using our ready install.sh script, please make sure to install the following services on your server:
  • Node.js (via NVM)
  • Nginx (Web Server & Reverse Proxy)
  • MongoDB (Database)
  • PM2 (Process Manager for Node.js)
  • Certbot (Let’s Encrypt for SSL Certificate)
  • npm (Node Package Manager)
  • curl or wget (For downloading resources)
  • snap (Used to install Certbot)

• Examples include GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, or Hostinger.

• This section might be labeled differently depending on your provider but look for "DNS Management," "DNS Settings," or similar.

• Host: Enter the subdomain name, such as "admin."
• IP Address: Enter your server's IP address.
• TTL (Time to Live): You can typically leave this as the default setting (e.g., "Automatic").

• Look for a button or option to save or apply the changes, such as "Save All Changes."

• Following these steps should correctly create an A record for your subdomain.

• Create your VPS Server on Digital Ocean and receive $200 in credits for 2 monthsClick Here

• Please click on the "Create" button located in the top right corner to open the create menu.

• In the "Choose Region" section, please select the region where you would like to create your Droplet.

• In the "Choose an image" section, you can select the image you wish to use for your Droplet.
• Please ensure that you select the Ubuntu operating system with version 22.04 for your Droplet.

• In the "Choose Size" section, you can determine the amount of RAM, storage space, and CPU cores for your Droplet.

• You have the option to enable "Automatic Backups" for the Droplet, which will incur an additional cost based on the frequency of the backups.

• In the "Choose Authentication Method" section, select the preferred method for logging in to your Droplet.

• In the "We recommend these options" section, you have the opportunity to enable various optional services that enhance the functionality of your Droplet.

• Additional options are accessible by expanding the "+Advanced Options" section.

• In the "Finalize Details" section, you can specify the quantity, name, tags, and project for the Droplet you are creating.

• After selecting your options, please click on "Create Droplet". A progress bar will then indicate the status of your Droplet's readiness.

• Once the Droplet setup is complete, its IP address will be displayed in the control panel.

• Once you have obtained the IP address, you can establish a connection to your Droplet using SSH.

• To enhance the security of our code, we should generate a strong secret key using a reliable source likehttps://randomkeygen.com/.

• To enhance the security of our code, we should generate a strong secret key using a reliable source likehttps://randomkeygen.com/.
• The JWT Secret Key should be a randomly generated key for instance, "kY4fai9sUT" is an example of such a JWT Secret Key. This key is essential for securing and validating JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) within our application.

• Connect to the server via SSH using tools like WinSCP for file transfer and PuTTY for command line access.
• Please transfer the admin zip file to the home directory of your server.

• First, install the library using the following command:
apt install unzip
• After navigating to the home directory path, use the following command to unzip the admin zip file:
cd /home
unzip admin.zip -d /home
clear

• After navigating to the root path, use the following command:
cd /
• How to upload and paste the 'install.sh' file using WinSCP, as shown in the image below.

• After creating the install.sh file, it should be displayed as follow.

• After, Copy the text from the install.sh file provided by us.

• After copying the text from the install.sh file, paste it into the server's install.sh file.

• Then, run the install.sh file using the following command:
sudo apt install dos2unix
chmod +x install.sh
./install.sh
• During the installation process, you will see a prompt similar to the image below. Press 'Enter' to proceed.

• When installing SSL, you will be prompted to enter your email address, as shown in the image below. Please provide your email to continue.

• You will be asked twice to confirm the transfer to HTTPS. Enter 'y' to proceed.

• Upon successful execution of the install.sh file, you will receive the following information:

Step 1 : Download MongoDB Compass

• Download MongoDB Compass from the official website:MongoDB Compass Download

Step 2 : Open MongoDB Compass

• Open MongoDB Compass after installation.

Step 3 : Connect MongoDB Database

• After successfully executing the install.sh file, you will receive the MongoDB connection string. Please copy it for further use.
• Click on "New Connection" to set up a new connection to your MongoDB server.
• Enter the MongoDB connection string provided by your hosting provider.
• Click "Connect" to establish the connection to your MongoDB database.

Step 4 : Navigate to Database

• Once connected, MongoDB Compass will display your databases. Select the your database where you want to import the JSON files.

Step 5 : Import JSON Files

• Click on the your database name to expand and view its collections.
• Select the collection where you want to import the JSON files.
• Click on the "Collection" tab and then click on the "Add Data" button.
• Choose "Import JSON or CSV File" from the dropdown menu.
• Navigate to the folder where your JSON files are located in the extracted folder.
• Select the JSON files you want to import.
• Click "Import" to start importing the JSON files into your MongoDB database.

• You need to import the collections currencies, reportreasons, settings into your database.

• Please note that the admin must sign up first, as shown in the image below.

• Enter your email address.

• Create a secure password.

• Verify the password.

• Enter a unique code for registration security.
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