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After-Installation Setup

After successfully installing Osclass, there are several important settings and configurations you should review to ensure your classifieds website is fully functional and optimized. This guide will walk you through the key areas to check and configure. We recommend first to setup OsclassPoint API Key to get access into our marketplace directly from your backoffice.

1. Set Up Mail Server

To ensure your website can send emails (e.g., registration confirmations, notifications), configure the mail server settings:

  1. Go to oc-admin > Settings > Mail Server.
  2. Choose between using SMTP server or Gmail server.
  3. If using SMTP, enter the server details (host, port, username, password, and encryption).
  4. Test mail server after saving settings.

Check our detail Guide to setup Mail Server.

2. Set Up Cron Jobs

Cron jobs are essential for automating tasks like sending email notifications and cleaning expired listings.

Setup at least hourly and daily cron.

Check our detail Guide to setup Cron.

3. Configure Website Title and Description

Customize your website's title and description for better SEO and branding:

  1. Go to oc-admin > Settings > General.
  2. Enter your website name, description, and contact email.

4. Install Plugins

Extend the functionality of your Osclass website by installing plugins:

  1. Go to oc-admin > Plugins.
  2. In top right corner click on Add plugin button and upload your plugin ZIP file.
  3. Alternatively, you can browse the available plugins in Market section and click Install for the ones you need (Require OsclassPoint API Key Setup).

5. Add a Theme

Change the appearance of your website by installing a new theme:

  1. Go to oc-admin > Appearance > Themes.
  2. In top right corner click on Add theme button and upload your plugin ZIP file.
  3. Activate the theme after installation.
  4. Alternatively, you can browse the available themes in Market section and click Install for the ones you need (Require OsclassPoint API Key Setup).

6. Translate Osclass

If your website targets a non-English audience, you can add translations:

  1. Go to oc-admin > Settings > Language.
  2. Upload a language pack or edit the existing translations.
  3. Many translations can be found in Market section or at Osclass Translations page.
  4. Setup price format in language settings.

7. Add Locations

Set up locations for your classifieds website:

  1. Go to oc-admin > Settings > Locations.
  2. Add countries, regions, and cities manually or import them from a CSV file.
  3. Every country location can be found in Market section or at Osclass Geolocation page.

8. Add Currencies

If your website supports multiple currencies, configure them here:

  1. Go to oc-admin > Settings > Currencies.
  2. Add or edit currencies, including their symbol and description.

9. Configure Listing Settings

Customize how listings are displayed and managed:

  1. Go to oc-admin > Settings > Listings.
  2. Set options like moderation, notification, and much more.

10. Configure User Settings

Adjust user-related settings, such as registration and login options:

  1. Go to oc-admin > Settings > Users.
  2. Enable or disable features like email verification.

11. Set Up Categories

Organize your listings by creating and managing categories:

  1. Go to oc-admin > Settings > Categories.
  2. Add, edit, or delete categories and subcategories as needed.
  3. Configure listing expiration and price visibility in category settings.

12. Optimize Performance

Improve your website's speed and efficiency:

  1. Enable caching and minification in oc-admin > Settings > Optimization.
  2. Optimize your database regularly using tools like phpMyAdmin.

Check our detail Guide to Optimize Performance.

13. Configure Permalinks

Set up SEO-friendly URLs for your website:

  1. Go to oc-admin > Settings > Permalinks.
  2. Choose a URL structure that works best for your site.

14. Explore the Market Section

Browse and install additional themes, plugins, and language packs from the Osclass Market:

  1. Go to oc-admin > Market.
  2. Explore the available options and install them directly from the dashboard.
  3. You may find free & paid plugins, themes, locations and translations in Market section.

15. Create Static Pages

Add important pages like About Us, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy:

  1. Go to oc-admin > Pages.
  2. Create new pages and add content using the built-in editor.

16. Customize Email Templates

Modify the default email templates to match your branding:

  1. Go to oc-admin > Settings > Emails Templates.
  2. Edit the templates for notifications, registration emails, and more.

17. Configure Media Settings

Set rules for image uploads and media management:

  1. Go to oc-admin > Settings > Media.
  2. Adjust settings like maximum file size, allowed formats, and image dimensions.

18. Setup Breadcrumbs

Improve navigation and SEO by enabling breadcrumbs:

  1. Go to oc-admin > Settings > Breadcrumbs.
  2. Configure breadcrumbs and customize their appearance if needed.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can ensure that your Osclass website is fully configured and ready for use. Each of these settings plays a crucial role in the functionality and user experience of your classifieds platform. For more detailed instructions on specific topics, refer to the dedicated articles in our documentation.