# Volatech Backend Deployment Guide

## Files Updated and Fixed:
✓ Database credentials updated in config.php
✓ Session handling fixed in all PHP files
✓ Login redirect issue resolved
✓ .htaccess file for proper routing
✓ Test database connection file added

## Deployment Steps:

### 1. Upload Files
- Upload the updated volatech_backend_full.zip to your hosting
- Extract all files to your web root directory (public_html or www)
- Make sure all files are in the root, not in a subfolder

### 2. File Structure Should Look Like:
```
public_html/
├── .htaccess
├── php_backend/
│   ├── config.php (with your database credentials)
│   ├── index.php
│   ├── login.php
│   ├── register.php
│   ├── dashboard.php
│   ├── payments.php
│   ├── test_db.php (NEW - for testing)
│   └── templates/
└── php_api_project/
    ├── full_schema.sql
    └── (other api files)
```

### 3. Test Database Connection
- Visit: http://volatech.online/php_backend/test_db.php
- This will show if your database is connected
- Click "Create Test Admin User" to create a test account
- Default test credentials: username: admin, password: admin123

### 4. Access Your Website
- Login page: http://volatech.online/php_backend/index.php?page=login
- Register page: http://volatech.online/php_backend/index.php?page=register

### 5. If Still Having Issues:

Check these:
- Database imported correctly (full_schema.sql)
- config.php has correct database credentials
- PHP sessions are enabled on your hosting
- File permissions are correct (644 for files, 755 for folders)

### 6. Common Issues Fixed:
✓ Session starts before any output
✓ Database credentials match your hosting
✓ Redirects use proper exit() after header()
✓ Sessions persist across pages
✓ SQL injection protection with prepared statements

## Next Steps After Login Works:
1. Change admin password
2. Create additional users
3. Test all features (payments, tasks, messaging)
4. Configure API endpoints for mobile app

## Support:
If you still have issues after following these steps, check:
- PHP error logs in your hosting control panel
- Browser console for JavaScript errors
- Ensure cookies are enabled in your browser