How to Deploy PicHost PHP Image Hosting Script on Hostinger / cPanel

Installing a high-performance image hosting script doesn't have to be complicated. In this tutorial, we will walk you through setting up **PicHost PHP Script** on Hostinger or any standard cPanel web hosting.

1. Prerequisites

Before getting started, make sure you have the following ready:

2. Uploading the Source Files

1. Log in to your Hostinger hPanel or cPanel File Manager.

2. Navigate to your `public_html` folder (or sub-domain directory).

3. Upload the `pichost-source.zip` file and extract it directly into the directory.

4. Set folder permissions for `uploads/` and `storage/` to `755`.

chmod -R 755 uploads/

chmod -R 755 storage/

3. Configuring Database & Environment Variables

Open the `.env` file in the root directory and update your database credentials:

APP_NAME="PicHost"

APP_ENV=production

APP_URL=https://img.yourdomain.com

DB_CONNECTION=mysql

DB_HOST=127.0.0.1

DB_PORT=3306

DB_DATABASE=pichost_db

DB_USERNAME=your_db_user

DB_PASSWORD=your_secure_password

4. Run Migration & Test Uploads

Navigate to `https://img.yourdomain.com/install` or run database import via phpMyAdmin using the included `database.sql` file.

💡 **Pro Tip:** Enable Cloudflare CDN in front of your domain for automatic WebP conversion, instant image caching, and free SSL certificate!

Conclusion

Your image hosting service is now live! Users can drag and drop images, generate direct embed links, BBCode, and Markdown snippets instantly. If you run into any issues, hit us up via WhatsApp Support!