Set Up

After you have created the needed database, uploaded BCOE&M's files to your web server, and edited the config.php file, you can now set up your installation.

1. Browse to your installation's web address (e.g., http://www.yoursite.com/competition/ or http://competition.yoursite.com or http://www.yoursite.com if you're feeling fancy).
   1. If you are using the hosted option, you will receive an email with instructions and a web address.
2. You'll be taken through a series of steps to customize the setup of your installation. Do not skip these steps. Vital information is collected that optimize the installation's behavior and display of data. During the set up process you will:
   1. Create the administrator's user file and credentials.
   2. Define the site's preferences.
   3. Input information about your competition (e.g., rules, award structure, etc.)
   4. Input drop-off locations.
   5. Input judging locations.
   6. Define the BJCP styles accepted.
   7. Define judging preferences (e.g., whether to use queued judging, flight size, maximum number of rounds, etc.).
3. That's it! After set up, you can browse to your installation's address, further customize it, and/or distribute the web address to begin collecting participant data and their associated entries.
4. Enjoy your favorite fermented beverage.