====== Installation Instructions ======

Currently there are two ways of installing Timesheet Next Gen. Firstly the old method of using the **install.sh** shell script. Secondly the **web install** which is currently experimental and only available within the SVN as at time of writing.

===== Install via the Shell Script =====
To install Timesheet Next Gen via the shell script, you must fist [[http://www.timehseetng.org/downloads|download]] a copy and extract it to a directory that **is not** the directory that you want your version to be installed in.

Next, give suitable permissions to the file **install.sh** so you can execute it. 

Finally, run the **install.sh** script in your terminal

==== Note on the Shell Script ====
The Shell Script is left over from the days of Timesheet.php. Timesheet Next Gen will not be supporting it in subsequent releases and will be phasing this out.

===== Install via the Web Installer =====

This is the easiest way to install. Simply [[http://www.timehseetng.org/downloads|download]] and extract a copy of Timesheet Next Gen to the directory you **do** want it to be installed. Navigate your browser to the relevant directory on your server and then follow the instructions.

==== Note on the Web Installer ====
The Web Installer is currently experimental. It will be making it into the next release of Timesheet Next Gen, but as at time of writing, it is only avaialable within the SVN under the /branches/exp_installer. However, it is fully up-to-date with the latest code from the trunk.


===== Final Thoughts =====

If you have any questions about installing or upgrading Timesheet Next Gen, please [[http://www.timesheetng.org/forums/help-and-support|ask a question on our forums]]. 

If you find a bug in the install or upgrade scripts, please [[http://bugs.timesheetng.org|report it in the bug tracker]]