Installation Guide

Welcome to the Eventmie Pro installation guide! This step-by-step documentation will help you install Eventmie Pro quickly and easily, whether you're a developer or a non-technical user.

Quick Start

  1. Check server requirements (see below)
  2. Download Eventmie Pro from our website classiebit.com/downloads or Codecanyon.
  3. Extract and upload the web installer to your server
  4. Set up your database
  5. Run the website in your browser and go through the installation process.
  6. Complete the post-installation checklist

Server Requirements

Before you begin, make sure your hosting/server meets these minimum requirements. Eventmie Pro is built on Laravel 11. (Laravel 12 support is coming soon)

  • HTTPS enabled (SSL certificate) is required. Or else the Ticket scanner will not work and site will not load properly.
  • PHP >= 8.2
  • MySQL >= 8.0 or MariaDB >= 10.3
  • Composer >= 2.0
  • PHP Extensions:
    • BCMath | Ctype | Fileinfo | JSON | Mbstring | OpenSSL | PDO | Tokenizer | XML | Curl | Intl | Zip | GD or Imagick | Iconv

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Download Eventmie Pro

  1. Log in to your Classiebit account (or Codecanyon, if purchased there).
  2. Download the latest Eventmie Pro package.
  3. Add your domain for license authorization (not required for localhost or Enterprise license).
  4. Unzip the downloaded ZIP. Inside, you'll find:
    • eventmie-pro-webinstaller.zip – the complete Laravel website for web installer installation.

{primary} Note: eventmie-pro-webinstaller.zip is a full Laravel project. You do NOT need to install Laravel separately.

Install via Web Installer

The web installer is designed for all users—no coding required!

Step 1: Upload Files

  • Extract eventmie-pro-webinstaller.zip to your web directory (e.g., public_html, www, or your project root).

Step 2: Set Up Database

  • Create a new MySQL/MariaDB database and user in your hosting control panel (e.g., cPanel, Plesk).
  • Note the database name, username, and password.

Step 3: Configure Environment

  • Open the .env file in the root directory.

  • Enter your database credentials:

    DB_DATABASE=your_db_name
DB_USERNAME=your_db_user
DB_PASSWORD=your_db_password

Step 4: Run the Installer

  • Visit your website URL in a browser (e.g., https://yourdomain.com).
  • Enter your license code when prompted and click Proceed.
  • Follow the on-screen steps:
    1. Check Server Requirements – Installer will highlight any missing PHP extensions.
    2. Check Folder Permissions – Set correct permissions for storage and bootstrap folders if needed.
    3. Finalize Setup – Enter your website name and URL, then click Install.

{primary} The installer will automatically set up Laravel, Eventmie Pro, and all dependencies.

{primary.fa-youtube} Prefer video? Watch our step-by-step installation video for a visual walkthrough.

Purchased from Codecanyon?

  1. Use your Codecanyon Purchase Code as the license key during installation.
  2. Register at classiebit.com and go to Downloads.
  3. Click Purchased from Codecanyon? and enter your purchase code to access downloads and domain authorization.
  4. Add the authorized domain where you will install Eventmie Pro, and you're ready to go. 👍

Troubleshooting & Common Errors

1. 1071 Specified key was too long;

  • Caused by older MySQL versions. In config/database.php, update the mysql section: 
    'charset'   => 'utf8',
'collation' => 'utf8_unicode_ci',
'strict'    => false,
'engine'    => 'InnoDB ROW_FORMAT=DYNAMIC',

2. MySQL Strict Mode

  • For MySQL 5.7 or older, set 'strict' => false in config/database.php.

3. classiebit/eventmie-pro package not found

  • Delete the classiebit folder in vendor and run composer update in your project root.

4. Signup or Email Issues

  • After installation, update your admin email and SMTP settings in the Admin Panel (see below).

Post-Installation Checklist

  1. Update Admin Email

    • Log in to the Admin Panel
    • Change the default email ([email protected]) to your real email address
    • Go to Settings → Mail and enter your SMTP credentials
    • Test your SMTP at smtper.net

  2. Change Admin Password

    • For security, update the default admin password

  3. Test Your Installation

    • Create a test event and booking to ensure everything works

  4. Set Up Backups

    • Configure regular backups for your files and database

Need Help?

  • Documentation: Explore the rest of the docs for advanced configuration, features, and troubleshooting.
  • Support: Contact [email protected] for technical support or customization services.

{success} You're all set! Enjoy your new Eventmie Pro platform. If you need help, we're here for you—before, during, and after your event.

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