After the installer finishes, complete these 8 steps to get a production-ready QAFlow install.

1. Delete the Installer Folder

Remove public_html/install/ via FTP or File Manager. Leaving it accessible is a security risk.

2. Configure Site Identity

Admin → Settings → General

• Site name + tagline
• Upload your logo (SVG or PNG)
• Favicon (32×32 recommended)
• Footer copyright text

3. Set Up Email / SMTP

See Email Configuration. Without SMTP configured, new-user signups and password resets may be marked as spam.

4. Configure AI Provider

Get a free Groq API key (100K tokens/day) or add OpenAI/Gemini/Claude. See AI Provider Setup.

5. Enable Payment Gateways

If you want Pro Memberships, configure at least one gateway. See Payment Gateways Overview.

6. Set Up CRON Job

For scheduled tasks (email digests, cache cleanup, analytics rollups):

* * * * * php /home/USER/public_html/cron-job.php > /dev/null 2>&1

Add this in cPanel → Cron Jobs. Runs every minute; QAFlow internally throttles tasks.

7. Enable HTTPS

Most hosts offer free Let's Encrypt SSL. In cPanel → SSL/TLS → Install. QAFlow auto-detects HTTPS and adjusts generated URLs.

8. Test the Auto-Updater

Admin → Updates, paste your CodeCanyon purchase code, click Check For Updates. Should say "Your site is up to date" — confirms the update server connection works.