# Installation **URL:** https://ask.gibbonedu.org/c/installation/5.md [Latest](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Installation category](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/about-the-installation-category/467)
**Author:** [@ross](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/ross)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 1:29am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/about-the-installation-category/467 "2023-03-19T01:29:47Z")
Need help getting Gibbon up and running? --- ## [Gibbon installation on Windows 11 with AMPPS - 404 errors after login (Resolved)](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/gibbon-installation-on-windows-11-with-ampps-404-errors-after-login-resolved/15586)
**Author:** [@nmbazima](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/nmbazima)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/gibbon-installation-on-windows-11-with-ampps-404-errors-after-login-resolved/15586 "2026-06-25T12:21:08Z")
I am a Windows user because the schools we operate are primarily in a Microsoft-based environment, although my background is originally Linux. I successfully installed Gibbon on a Windows 11 machine using AMPPS (Apache,… --- ## [Can't log into Softaculous Install](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/cant-log-into-softaculous-install/15332)
**Author:** [@hfournier](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/hfournier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 7:48am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/cant-log-into-softaculous-install/15332 "2026-04-20T07:48:08Z")
I used Softaculous to install and no matter what I do I can’t get logged in. It is almost like the login information is not connected. I have checked in the gibbonPerson table and there is a line for the Admin account. I… --- ## [Customization after installation](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/customization-after-installation/15542)
**Author:** [@Sathi](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/Sathi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 4:10am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/customization-after-installation/15542 "2026-03-28T04:10:50Z")
Hi After installation and login successfully, am unable to customise anything. When I submitted after changing year group, it Showed 404 error “The file not found” Contabo vps+ Ubuntu+ HesitaCP --- ## [Error in installation step 2](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/error-in-installation-step-2/15464)
**Author:** [@christiano123](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/christiano123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 8:55am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/error-in-installation-step-2/15464 "2025-12-02T08:55:03Z")
Good afternoon! I’m trying to install Gibbon, but I’m having permission issues. See the error: 2025-11-23 18:02:32.014485 \[NOTICE\] \[133425\] \[xxx:HTTP2-1#ead.maisfluent.com.br\] \[STDERR\] Installer: Step 1: Using guid… --- ## [Styling not visible when not on Localhost](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/styling-not-visible-when-not-on-localhost/15373)
**Author:** [@Montessori\_Dev](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/Montessori_Dev)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/styling-not-visible-when-not-on-localhost/15373 "2025-10-06T21:42:52Z")
I’m having a little trouble setting up Gibbon. It’s currently restricted to our Local Network, and I’ve found a funky little hiccup with it. When I open it anywhere but from the VM its currently hosted on, I don’t ge… --- ## [Error after installing gibbon in hostinger](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/error-after-installing-gibbon-in-hostinger/15399)
**Author:** [@christiano123](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/christiano123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 1:19pm UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/error-after-installing-gibbon-in-hostinger/15399 "2025-10-05T13:19:23Z")
Good afternoon! I’m having a chronic problem installing Gibbon on Hostinger. I installed version v30.0.00 and tested it, and found that it worked well for what I needed. However, after deleting everything to install th… --- ## [The Gibbons have escaped! Problem with Free Learning Install](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/the-gibbons-have-escaped-problem-with-free-learning-install/15345)
**Author:** [@DrakonPrime](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/DrakonPrime)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/the-gibbons-have-escaped-problem-with-free-learning-install/15345 "2025-08-29T01:49:36Z")
I’m helping a friend setup Gibbon for their school. They like the Free Learning pathway because it fits with their educational model. So we’re using v29.0.00 and after uploading the Free Learning v5.29.00 module, we get… --- ## [How to Host Gibbon School Management System on Hostinger?](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/how-to-host-gibbon-school-management-system-on-hostinger/15335)
**Author:** [@bichappa](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/bichappa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 8:22pm UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/how-to-host-gibbon-school-management-system-on-hostinger/15335 "2025-08-10T20:22:49Z")
Hi everyone, I’m planning to host the Gibbon School Management System on Hostinger and wanted to gather advice or share steps for doing so efficiently. Hostinger offers affordable shared and cloud hosting options, but I… --- ## [PHP Extension intl](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/php-extension-intl/15328)
**Author:** [@Mamaka](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/Mamaka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 2:04pm UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/php-extension-intl/15328 "2025-08-05T14:04:51Z")
Hello, I am installing Gibbon on the Alwaysdata space, and during installation I get a message that I do not have PHP Extension intl. Please help urgently. --- ## [Gibbon installation](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/gibbon-installation/15297)
**Author:** [@JARSalazar](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/JARSalazar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/gibbon-installation/15297 "2025-07-02T20:48:52Z")
Good morning, I have encountered an error when trying to start the system. I am working in XAMMP v8.2.12 with a php version of 8.2.12. It also comes configured with Maria DB version 10.4.32. I have already managed to sta… --- ## [Php extension issue please help](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/php-extension-issue-please-help/15268)
**Author:** [@Donn](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/Donn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 6:49am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/php-extension-issue-please-help/15268 "2025-05-12T06:49:00Z")
i’m trying to install gibbon using mamp i have no experience with php or its extension when i acces my localhost:80/gibbon i can’t pass the first step which is the system requirment i have everything but the php extensio… --- ## [Stripe guide - API key instructions](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/stripe-guide-api-key-instructions/15256)
**Author:** [@Ibraheem](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/Ibraheem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 10:16am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/stripe-guide-api-key-instructions/15256 "2025-05-03T10:16:01Z")
Hi, We’re trying to get Stripe up and running on a new installation on v28.0.01. I can see in System Admin \> Third Party Settings that when selecting Stripe, a field pops up for an API key. Stripe uses a Publishable + … --- ## [404 with Manage Modules](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/404-with-manage-modules/15217)
**Author:** [@msrain](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/msrain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/404-with-manage-modules/15217 "2025-03-22T17:33:24Z")
Hi I am new to Gibbon and trying to deploy it. Everything seems to be working fine but when I click on Admin \> System Admin\> manage module \> edit any module \> And uncheck Active ( to deactivate the module) , I get “F… --- ## [Restore a server transfer locally](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/restore-a-server-transfer-locally/15161)
**Author:** [@Xavier\_Bit](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/Xavier_Bit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 4:43pm UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/restore-a-server-transfer-locally/15161 "2025-02-20T16:43:44Z")
Hi! For test purposes I want to install a server locally on a WAMP server. What I did until now: Transferred all the files from the host webserver Export / import of the DB Changed two paths in ‘gibbonsettings’ (Base… --- ## [Wrong path to install.php when trying to run index.php](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/wrong-path-to-install-php-when-trying-to-run-index-php/15141)
**Author:** [@Photon](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/Photon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 10:01am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/wrong-path-to-install-php-when-trying-to-run-index-php/15141 "2025-02-10T10:01:21Z")
Hi guys, I’m new to Gibbon and just wanted to make a quick and dirty installation in a VM to see whether it is suiting to our needs. I set up nginx and php-fpm, then accessed the unpacked Gibbon folder with the browser.… --- ## [How to restart installation?](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/how-to-restart-installation/15097)
**Author:** [@prlcpreschool](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/prlcpreschool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 6:53am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/how-to-restart-installation/15097 "2025-01-21T06:53:03Z")
Hey all, I’ve run into a handful of errors with installation and am finally returning to trying to fix it… but now the installer won’t let me start step 2! I get a generic “the gibbons have escaped” error page and this m… --- ## [New Issues - Can't Login](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/new-issues-cant-login/15098)
**Author:** [@prlcpreschool](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/prlcpreschool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 6:52am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/new-issues-cant-login/15098 "2025-01-21T06:52:10Z")
Ok - I cleared cache/cookies and successfully restarted installation (my previous post from today). Everything seemed to go smoothly when I installed and I am now at the Gibbon login page, however when I enter the creden… --- ## [Fatal Error Unable to create the cache](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/fatal-error-unable-to-create-the-cache/15055)
**Author:** [@Carisa](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/Carisa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 6:21am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/fatal-error-unable-to-create-the-cache/15055 "2024-12-12T06:21:40Z")
Hey all, Ive been trying to install Gibbon on my server, but I continuously get the same error: Oh no! Something has gone wrong: the Gibbons have escaped! An error has occurred. This could mean a number of different th… --- ## [Gibbon domain migration](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/gibbon-domain-migration/14958)
**Author:** [@akm](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/akm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 2:16am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/gibbon-domain-migration/14958 "2024-10-23T02:16:07Z")
Hi, I’m trying to update the domain of my gibbon install from old.basedomain.org to new.basedomain.org, but I’m running into an issue. After logging in, it seems like all requests are being directed to old.basedomain.org.… --- ## [Installation error](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/installation-error/14961)
**Author:** [@Alyssha](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/Alyssha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 5:18am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/installation-error/14961 "2024-10-22T05:18:52Z")
I have downloaded Gibbon via softaculous and have not been able to login. Ive attached pictures of error message, error logs, and server information. \[16-Oct-2024 09:49:05 America/Boise\] PHP Warning: SessionHandler::re… --- ## [How to install gibbon for noobs (like me) on debian 12 or Ubuntu and similar](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/how-to-install-gibbon-for-noobs-like-me-on-debian-12-or-ubuntu-and-similar/8365)
**Author:** [@dardiv](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/dardiv)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 11:23am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/how-to-install-gibbon-for-noobs-like-me-on-debian-12-or-ubuntu-and-similar/8365 "2024-09-26T11:23:08Z")
Hello everyone, I’m new to Gibbon and unfortunately I had many issues installing it. At the end I managed to do it and I want to share what I did. Might be helpful to other people, I lost many hours on it. After install… --- ## [Gibbon ver 27 and Xampp 8.2.12](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/gibbon-ver-27-and-xampp-8-2-12/14912)
**Author:** [@rfrancois](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/rfrancois)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/gibbon-ver-27-and-xampp-8-2-12/14912 "2024-09-25T01:32:11Z")
Does Gibbon work with Xampp 8.2.12 since it uses MariaDB instead of MySQL. I can not connect to the MariaDB database when I am installing --- ## [Installing Gibbon at just $1.36/month Google Cloud VM](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/installing-gibbon-at-just-1-36-month-google-cloud-vm/9155)
**Author:** [@abyrocks](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/abyrocks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 6:49am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/installing-gibbon-at-just-1-36-month-google-cloud-vm/9155 "2024-09-07T06:49:25Z")
Absolutely true, let’s get Gibbon ERP running on Google Cloud with the cheapest VM while ensuring a basic level of security. Step-by-Step Guide Create a Google Cloud Account: If you don’t already have one, head to Go… --- ## [New to Gibbon - Install help on Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/new-to-gibbon-install-help-on-ubuntu-22-04-3-lts/9175)
**Author:** [@mojeeza](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/mojeeza)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/new-to-gibbon-install-help-on-ubuntu-22-04-3-lts/9175 "2024-08-24T13:13:33Z")
Where may I find instructions to install Gibbon on Ubuntu. Here is what I have so far: Windows 11 Host O/S VirtualBox with Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS Guest OS Downloaded and installed and working XAMPP:, using: xampp-linux-… --- ## [Any How-to Documentation for the Installation of Gibbon on Windows PCs or Macs](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/any-how-to-documentation-for-the-installation-of-gibbon-on-windows-pcs-or-macs/8830)
**Author:** [@NKO](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/NKO)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/any-how-to-documentation-for-the-installation-of-gibbon-on-windows-pcs-or-macs/8830 "2024-08-21T19:56:34Z")
The proprietor of a private primary school has asked me to assist in choosing school management software for his school. I want to install Gibbon on my Mac so I can test it before making a recommendation. I am having … --- ## [Problems upgrading database from V. 26 to 27](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/problems-upgrading-database-from-v-26-to-27/9069)
**Author:** [@globalgen](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/globalgen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 6:04am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/problems-upgrading-database-from-v-26-to-27/9069 "2024-07-31T06:04:21Z")
Dear Support, Upgrading from v26 to v27 ubuntu server 22.04. Have all requirements satisfied sql 10.6.18 and php 8.1.2. ssh into server /var/www/Gibbon then: sudo wget /GibbonEdu/core/releases/download/v27.0.01/Gibbon… --- ## [Installation help with intl extension](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/installation-help-with-intl-extension/8968)
**Author:** [@NKO](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/NKO)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 2:40am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/installation-help-with-intl-extension/8968 "2024-06-19T02:40:15Z")
Yes I urgently need help please. I have installed Ammps through spectaculous. Downloaded gibbon zip file and extracted all to www folder. checked that intl, gd, and zip dlls were present, and edited php.ini accordingly. … --- ## [Turning off student applications](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/turning-off-student-applications/8784)
**Author:** [@Rhyz\_07](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/Rhyz_07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 4:05am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/turning-off-student-applications/8784 "2024-05-22T04:05:39Z")
On the home page of Gibbon, we have the Student Applications button which we do not want to use, however after turning off “Enable New Admissions Page” under admissions setting, the button still persists and I am unable … --- ## [Getting a Form is Not Secure and Redirect when I try to log in](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/getting-a-form-is-not-secure-and-redirect-when-i-try-to-log-in/8790)
**Author:** [@abarthur](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/u/abarthur)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 4:02am UTC](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/t/getting-a-form-is-not-secure-and-redirect-when-i-try-to-log-in/8790 "2024-05-22T04:02:52Z")
Hello, I just installed v26 on a ubuntu server and installation went fine until I got to the log in. Every time I try to log in, I get redirected to a Form is Not Secure warning and login fails. I have SSL certificate an… [Next page](https://ask.gibbonedu.org/c/installation/5.md?page=1)