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Improve instructions for installing Contao #1655

@zoglo

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@zoglo

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The current installation process only ever shows in a note, that the downloaded .phar file may or may not need to be renamed, based on server configuration.

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I propose to add a numbered list on how to install Contao - Quick Guide

  1. Create a folder named public (or web, w/e)
  2. Set the Document root on the folder /public
  3. Download the contao-manager.phar file from contao.org/download
  4. DO NOT rename it to .php locally as (S)FTP does not transfer in BINARY MODE
  5. Upload the contao-manager.phar to the /public folder
  6. NOW RENAME it to contao-manager.phar.php
  7. Call your website example.com/contao-manager.phar.php and set a user account
  8. If you want to create an account with a password and NOT A PASSKEY? Click the dropdown (Since Contao Manager 1.10)

Also documenting the following as big crucial information would be good:

Important

The Contao Manager is not associated with the installed Contao Application.

The Backend-User for Contao is DIFFERENT than the user in the Contao Manager

If you install the official contao-demo, the credentials can be found in the front end after installing it or on the official demo website: https://demo.contao.org/#:~:text=If%20you%20like%20to%20see%20the%20administration%20panel%20of%20Contao%2C%20please%20choose%20a%20back%20end%20user%20below%20to%20log%20into%20the%20panel.

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