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Standalone install guide updates

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@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ There are currently four methods for installing CiviCRM Standalone.
??? example "Option 5. Using Docker - new"
There is a new project to create a Docker image for CiviCRM Standalone. If you have used Docker before, this can be a quick way to get up and running. You can see progress on the project and find install instructions here: https://lab.civicrm.org/michaelmcandrew/civioneclick-docker
There is a new project to create a Docker image for CiviCRM Standalone. If you have used Docker before, this can be a quick way to get up and running. You can see progress on the project and find install instructions [on the project repo](https://lab.civicrm.org/michaelmcandrew/civioneclick-docker)
For Buildkit, see the linked Buildkit documentation.
@@ -60,30 +60,34 @@ The next step is to get the CiviCRM code. You can choose which version you want
??? example "This month's release"
The latest monthly release is available from https://civicrm.org/download
Click Download and choose the Standalone option from the dropdown.
The latest monthly release is available from [the main release page](https://civicrm.org/download).
As Standalone is still in beta, there is not much advantage to running this month's release over the next Release Candidate (RC).
[Download this month's release](https://download.civicrm.org/latest/civicrm-STABLE-standalone.tar.gz)
??? example "Next month's release"
Next month's release is available to download from https://download.civicrm.org/latest/
Next month's release is available to download from [the latest releases page](https://download.civicrm.org/latest/).
Choose the option that ends `*-RC-standalone` and download it.
Testing the RC will help improve the stability of the next month's release.
[Download next month's release](https://download.civicrm.org/latest/civicrm-RC-standalone.tar.gz)
??? example "Bleeding edge nightly build"
You can also download that night's build from https://download.civicrm.org/latest/
You can also download that night's build from [the latest releases page](https://download.civicrm.org/latest/).
Choose the option that ends `*-NIGHTLY-standalone` and download it.
This is the very latest version available, but be warned, there may be bugs! 🐛
[Download last night's release](https://download.civicrm.org/latest/civicrm-NIGHTLY-standalone.tar.gz)
## Step 3. Deploy the code to your web server/hosting {:#download}
@@ -105,7 +109,7 @@ You need to make sure this folder is in a place where your webserver can point t
After the system has been fully installed and used, you can expect the contents of that folder to look like this:
| File/Folder | Contents |
| -- | -- | -- |
| -- | -- |
| `civicrm.standalone.php` | Standalone boot file. This identifies the Standalone Project Root, and identifies the locations of the CiviCRM code and settings files. |
| `core/` | Core source code for CiviCRM |
| `private/` | Private site files which should not be accessible over the web |
@@ -298,13 +302,21 @@ The installer will verify that you've downloaded the correct version of CiviCRM,
<!-- Do we need to suggest reviewing permissions at the start -- given that we control defaults and given that there's a general checklist? -->
## Log in and review users and permissions {:#users}
You should now be able to log in to your site at e.g. `https://your-site.test/civicrm/login`. Use the administrator username and password you created during install.
Head to **Adminster** >> **Users and Permissions** to configure users and roles for your site.
## Review the checklist {:#checklist}
The **Configuration Checklist** provides a convenient way to work through the settings that need to be reviewed and configured for a new site. You can link to this checklist from the installation success page AND you can visit it at any time from **Administer** » **Administration Console** » **Configuration Checklist**.
## Test-drive CiviCRM {:#test-drive}
There should now be a **CiviCRM** link in your Backdrop menu. Click that link and the CiviCRM Menu, Shortcuts, Search and New Individual Blocks should appear. You can now explore CiviCRM end-user features and begin configuring CiviCRM for your site/organization needs.
Start exploring your new CiviCRM Standalone site. Please report any issues you find in the Issue Tracker: https://lab.civicrm.org/dev/core/-/issues/?label_name%5B%5D=comp%3AStandalone
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