Install and operate
Install it, keep it running, update it and back it up.
- Quick start The shortest path from download to a working install, on shared hosting or in Docker.
- Requirements The PHP version, extensions, database and folder permissions Tidemark Billing needs.
- Install on shared hosting Upload the release zip, run the web installer, and add the cron job. No SSH or Composer needed.
- Install with Docker Run Tidemark Billing from the published image with SQLite or MariaDB, and keep your data in a volume.
- Set up the cron job How to run Tidemark Billing's scheduled tasks with a command-line cron entry or a web cron URL.
- Email Set up outgoing email under Settings → Email, send a test message, and know what the defaults do.
- Updating How to update Tidemark Billing in Docker or from a new release zip, and what to check afterwards.
- Backups What to back up (database, .env, storage and your own plugins) and why the APP_KEY matters.
- Troubleshooting Fixes for installer checks, cron that does not run, missing email, IMAP errors, permissions and lockouts.