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# P2P Extension

Complete Installation & Setup Guide

## 🎯 What is the P2P Extension?

The P2P (Peer-to-Peer) extension transforms your Bicrypto platform into a comprehensive peer-to-peer trading marketplace. Users can create buy and sell offers, execute trades directly with each other, manage disputes through built-in resolution systems, and track all trading activities with detailed analytics and reporting.

## ✨ Key Features

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### Offer Management

Create and manage buy/sell offers with flexible terms

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### Trade Execution

Secure trade processing with escrow protection

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### Dispute Resolution

Built-in dispute handling and mediation system

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### Analytics Dashboard

Comprehensive trading metrics and insights

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### Escrow System

Secure escrow for safe peer-to-peer transactions

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### Trade Chat

Real-time messaging between trading parties

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### Multi-Currency

Support for multiple cryptocurrencies and fiat

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### Rating System

User reputation and feedback management

## 📋 Installation Steps

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### Download License from CodeCanyon

Purchase and download the P2P extension license from CodeCanyon:

- • Visit the CodeCanyon marketplace
- • Purchase the P2P Trading extension
- • Download the license file
- • Note down your username and license code

⚠️ Important: Keep your license code secure and don't share it with others.

2

### Access Extension Management

Navigate to the system extension management page:

/admin/system/extension

- • Login to your admin panel
- • Go to System → Extensions
- • Find the "P2P" extension in the list

3

### Activate the Extension

Use your CodeCanyon credentials to activate the extension:

1. 1. Click on the "P2P" extension
2. 2. Enter your CodeCanyon username
3. 3. Enter your license code
4. 4. Click "Activate"

💡 Tip: Make sure you have a stable internet connection during activation.

4

### Install to Latest Version

Update the extension to the latest available version:

1. 1. After activation, click "Install"
2. 2. Select "Latest Version" from the dropdown
3. 3. Wait for the installation to complete
4. 4. Verify the installation was successful

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### Enable the Extension

Enable the extension to make it available for use:

1. 1. Toggle the "Enable" switch for P2P
2. 2. Confirm the extension status shows as "Active"
3. 3. The extension should now appear in your admin menu

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### Run Updator

Execute the updator to finalize the installation:

1. 1. Navigate to System → Updates
2. 2. Click "Check for Updates"
3. 3. Install any pending updates
4. 4. Restart your application server if required

## ✅ Verify Installation

### Check These Items

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P2P menu appears in your admin panel

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Offer management and trade interface are accessible

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Dispute resolution system is working

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Database tables are created (check via phpMyAdmin or similar)

## ⚙️ Initial Configuration

### Configure Trading Settings

Set up basic trading parameters and fees:

1. 1. Go to P2P → Settings
2. 2. Configure trading fees and commission structure
3. 3. Set minimum and maximum trade amounts
4. 4. Configure escrow settings and timeouts
5. 5. Set up supported currencies and payment methods

### Set Up Dispute System

Configure the dispute resolution process:

1. 1. Navigate to P2P → Settings → Disputes
2. 2. Set dispute timeout periods
3. 3. Configure mediation process and rules
4. 4. Set up dispute escalation workflow
5. 5. Test dispute creation and resolution

### Configure User Permissions

Set up roles and access levels:

1. 1. Go to Admin → Roles & Permissions
2. 2. Create or edit roles for P2P access
3. 3. Assign appropriate trading permissions
4. 4. Set offer creation and management permissions
5. 5. Configure dispute mediation access

## 📊 System Requirements

### 🖥️ Technical Requirements

- • Redis for real-time messaging and caching
- • WebSocket support for live chat
- • Background job processing for escrow
- • Secure file storage for dispute evidence
- • SMS/Email notifications system
- • High-availability database setup

### 🔒 Security Requirements

- • SSL certificate for secure communications
- • Two-factor authentication integration
- • KYC/AML compliance features
- • Fraud detection and prevention
- • Audit logging for all transactions
- • Rate limiting for API endpoints

## 🔧 Troubleshooting

Extension not appearing in admin menu

- • Verify the extension is enabled in System → Extensions
- • Check if your user role has P2P permissions
- • Clear browser cache and refresh the page
- • Check server logs for any errors
- • Ensure all required dependencies are installed

Trading or escrow issues

- • Check wallet balances and escrow configuration
- • Verify background job processing is running
- • Check Redis connection for real-time updates
- • Monitor transaction logs for errors
- • Test with small amounts first

Chat or messaging not working

- • Verify WebSocket server is running
- • Check Redis configuration and connectivity
- • Ensure firewall allows WebSocket connections
- • Test with different browsers
- • Check browser console for JavaScript errors

## 🚀 Next Steps

### 💼 Offer Management

Learn how to create and manage trading offers

Read Offers Guide →

### 🤝 Trade Management

Understand trade execution and escrow system

Read Trades Guide →

### ⚖️ Dispute Resolution

Handle trade disputes and mediation process

Read Disputes Guide →