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# ICO Extension

Complete Installation & Setup Guide

## 🎯 What is the ICO Extension?

The ICO extension transforms your Bicrypto platform into a comprehensive Initial Coin Offering (ICO) management system. It provides everything needed to launch, manage, and monitor token sales, handle investor transactions, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

## ✨ Key Features

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### Token Offerings

Create and manage comprehensive ICO campaigns

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### Transaction Management

Handle investor purchases and token distributions

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### Analytics Dashboard

Real-time statistics and performance metrics

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### Configuration

Flexible settings for ICO parameters and rules

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### KYC Integration

Built-in compliance and verification features

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### Multi-Phase Sales

Support for pre-sale, public sale, and bonus rounds

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### Smart Contracts

Automated token distribution and vesting

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### Investor Portal

Dedicated interface for token purchase and tracking

## 📋 Installation Steps

1

### Download License from CodeCanyon

Purchase and download the ICO extension license from CodeCanyon:

- • Visit the CodeCanyon marketplace
- • Purchase the ICO 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.

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### Access Extension Management

Navigate to the system extension management page:

/admin/system/extension

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

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### Activate the Extension

Use your CodeCanyon credentials to activate the extension:

1. 1. Click on the "ICO" 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.

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### 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 ICO
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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ICO menu appears in your admin panel

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Offer management, transactions, and settings are accessible

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ICO dashboard loads without errors

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Database tables are created (check via phpMyAdmin or similar)

## ⚙️ Initial Configuration

### Configure ICO Settings

Set up basic ICO parameters and rules:

1. 1. Go to ICO → Settings
2. 2. Configure default ICO parameters
3. 3. Set up payment methods and currencies
4. 4. Configure KYC requirements
5. 5. Set minimum and maximum investment limits

### Create Your First ICO Offer

Set up your initial token offering:

1. 1. Navigate to ICO → Offers
2. 2. Click "Create New Offer"
3. 3. Configure token details and pricing
4. 4. Set sale phases and timeline
5. 5. Enable the offer for public access

### Set Up User Permissions

Configure roles and access levels:

1. 1. Go to Admin → Roles & Permissions
2. 2. Create or edit roles for ICO access
3. 3. Assign appropriate ICO permissions
4. 4. Set investment limits per user role
5. 5. Test access with different user types

## 📊 System Requirements

### 🖥️ Technical Requirements

- • Secure server infrastructure
- • SSL certificate for secure transactions
- • Email service for notifications
- • Payment gateway integrations
- • Database backup solutions
- • CDN for global accessibility

### 🔒 Security Considerations

- • KYC/AML compliance implementation
- • Multi-factor authentication
- • Regular security audits
- • Data encryption at rest and transit
- • DDoS protection
- • Regulatory compliance monitoring

## 🔧 Troubleshooting

Extension not appearing in admin menu

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

Transaction processing issues

- • Check payment gateway configuration
- • Verify wallet addresses and balances
- • Review transaction logs for errors
- • Ensure proper API key configuration
- • Check network connectivity to payment providers

Database errors during installation

- • Ensure database user has CREATE, ALTER, DROP privileges
- • Check database connection settings
- • Verify sufficient disk space for database
- • Review database server logs for detailed errors
- • Check for conflicting table names

## 🚀 Next Steps

### 🪙 Offer Management

Learn how to create and manage ICO offerings

Read Offers Guide →

### 💰 Transaction Tracking

Monitor and manage investor transactions

Read Transactions Guide →

### ⚙️ Configuration

Configure ICO settings and parameters

Read Settings Guide →