Set up SchoolMind Admin

This runs once. It creates your database and your administrator account.

Server requirements

PHP 7.4 or newer

PDO extension

PDO SQLite driver (needed for Quick Setup)

PDO MySQL driver (needed for MySQL setup)

Project folder is writable (to save config.php)

data/ folder is writable (to hold a SQLite database)

Your school

School name

You can add your logo, motto and address later in Settings.

Database

Quick Setup

SQLite — no separate database server needed. Recommended.

MySQL / MariaDB

Point at a database your host already gave you.

Host

Port

Database name

Username

Password

Your Super Admin account

This account is for system oversight — audit trail, error log, email setup, and creating other admin accounts. It deliberately can't see students, staff or fees. Once you're signed in, create a School Admin account from System > Admin Accounts to actually run the school day-to-day.

Full name

Username

Password

Confirm password

At least 8 characters. The email is only ever used if this account needs a password reset.