### Cron Job Setup Example

Source: https://help.datingpro.com/en/articles/5580574-install

This example shows how to set up a cron job for the DatingPro platform, including the correct path to the PHP executable. It's crucial for automating tasks and ensuring the platform runs smoothly. Contact your server administrator for the exact PHP path.

```bash
0 0 * * * /usr/bin/php /path/to/your/datingpro/cron.php
```

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### Clone Repository and Setup Environment (Bash)

Source: https://help.datingpro.com/en/articles/10305109-php-development-environment-based-on-docker

This snippet shows how to clone the Dating Pro Docker repository and copy the example environment file to start configuring the development environment.

```bash
git clone git@bitbucket.org:datingpro/pg_docker.git
cp .env-example .env
```

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### Retrieve Install Credentials from install.php

Source: https://help.datingpro.com/en/articles/5580574-how-to-install-and-launch-your-dating-platform-in-2026-setup-guide-checklist-and-timelines

This PHP code snippet shows how to retrieve the installation login and password from the install.php configuration file. These credentials are used to access the administration panel for module management.

```php
$config["install_login"] = "login";
$config["install_password"] = "password";
```

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### Configure Hosts File (Bash)

Source: https://help.datingpro.com/en/articles/10305109-php-development-environment-based-on-docker

Demonstrates how to update the system's hosts file to map local domain names to the machine's IP address, essential for accessing local development sites.

```bash
# On Mac/Linux: /etc/hosts
# On Windows: C:\\Windows\\System32\\drivers\\etc\\hosts
127.0.0.1 dev.loc
127.0.0.1 prod.loc
```

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### Install Project Dependencies (Bash)

Source: https://help.datingpro.com/en/articles/10305109-php-development-environment-based-on-docker

Example of executing Composer to install dependencies within a specific PHP container, typically used after cloning web projects.

```bash
docker exec -it php-8.0 bash composer install
```