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How to Install 2sxc in Oqtane and Add an App: A Simple Guide

Hey Oqtane Community In this blog, I will walk you through how to install 2sxc in Oqtane and how to add an app to it. It’s an easy process, and I’ll make sure to break it down into simple steps so anyone can follow! 

What is 2sxc?

2sxc is a powerful content management and app engine that works with Oqtane. It helps you build apps and manage content more easily on your Oqtane site.

Step 1: Install 2sxc in Oqtane
  1. Login as Admin
    First, log in to your Oqtane site as an administrator.

  2. Go to the Admin Dashboard
    At the top of your Oqtane site, click on Admin.

  3. Click on Modules
    From the Admin Dashboard, select Modules. Here, you can upload and install new modules for your Oqtane site.

  4. Upload the 2sxc Module

    • Download the 2sxc module from the official GitHub releases page.
    • Look for a file named something like ToSic.Sxc.Oqtane.Install.18.0.0.nupkg.
    • Go back to the Modules section in Oqtane and click on Upload Module.
    • Upload the .nupkg file you downloaded.
  5. Install and Check
    After uploading, the 2sxc module should appear in your list of modules as App. That means 2sxc has been successfully installed!

Step 2: Add an App in 2sxc
  1. Add the 2sxc App Module

    • Go to any page on your Oqtane site where you want to add an app.
    • Click on Add Module and select App (this is the 2sxc module we just installed).
  2. Open App Management

    • Once the module is added, click on the gear icon (settings) next to it.
    • This will open the App Management panel on the right side.
    • Click on App in the panel, and you'll see a plus button that allows you to install or import apps.
  3. Import an App

    • Click on Import App.
    • Download an app package like 2sxcApp_FAQQuestionsAnswers_4.17.1.zip.
    • Upload the entire .zip file (don’t extract it).
  4. App Installed!
    After uploading, the app will be installed, and you can start using it on your page. For example, if you uploaded the FAQ app, you can now use it to create a Frequently Asked Questions section.

Conclusion: Installing 2sxc in Oqtane and including apps is a easy process that takes just a few steps. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll discover it truely smooth to create apps and manipulate content material in your Oqtane site.

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Published: September 13, 2024

By: puja.kumari