### Enable and Start Nginx and PHP-FPM

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/centos

Enables Nginx and PHP-FPM services to start on boot and starts them immediately.

```bash
systemctl enable nginx php-fpm
systemctl start nginx php-fpm

```

--------------------------------

### Enable and Start Apache Service

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/centos

Enables the Apache service to start automatically on boot and starts the service immediately.

```bash
systemctl enable httpd
systemctl start httpd

```

--------------------------------

### Example Database Configuration

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/database

This is an example of how to configure the database connection settings in `config/settings.php`. Ensure you replace 'your_secure_password' with a strong password.

```php
return [
    'database' => [
        'host' => 'localhost',
        'port' => '3306',
        'name' => 'poweradmin',
        'user' => 'poweradmin',
        'password' => 'your_secure_password',
        'type' => 'mysql',
        'charset' => 'latin1',
        'file' => '',
        'debug' => false,
        'pdns_db_name' => 'powerdns', // Optional, MySQL/MariaDB only: Use when PowerDNS tables are in a separate database
    ],
];

```

--------------------------------

### Install Project Dependencies

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/contributing/development

Install project dependencies using Composer for PHP and NPM for frontend assets. Ensure you have Composer and Node.js installed.

```bash
composer install
```

```bash
npm install
```

--------------------------------

### Install Curl and Unzip

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/centos

Installs the curl and unzip utilities if they are not already present on the system.

```bash
dnf install -y curl unzip

```

--------------------------------

### Legacy Configuration File Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/legacy-configuration

Example of the legacy inc/config.inc.php file, defining database credentials, session key, and DNS server details.

```php
<?php
$db_host = 'localhost';
$db_name = 'powerdns-db';
$db_user = 'poweradmin-db-user';
$db_pass = 'poweradmin-db-user-password';
$db_type = 'mysql';

$session_key = 'generate-some-random-text-here';

$dns_hostmaster = 'hostmaster.example.net';
$dns_ns1 = 'ns1.example.net';
$dns_ns2 = 'ns2.example.net';


```

--------------------------------

### Install Nginx Web Server

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/centos

Installs the Nginx web server, an alternative to Apache for hosting web applications.

```bash
dnf install -y nginx

```

--------------------------------

### OpenLDAP Configuration Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/ldap

Example configuration for integrating Poweradmin with OpenLDAP. This setup uses `uid` for `user_attribute` and a filter suitable for `posixAccount` objects.

```php
return [
    'ldap' => [
        'enabled' => true,
        'uri' => 'ldap://ldap.company.com',
        'base_dn' => 'ou=users,dc=company,dc=com',
        'bind_dn' => 'cn=admin,dc=company,dc=com',
        'bind_password' => 'password',
        'user_attribute' => 'uid',
        'search_filter' => '(&(objectClass=posixAccount)(uid=%s))',
    ],
];

```

--------------------------------

### Copy Custom CSS Example Files

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/upgrading/v4.1.0

Copy example CSS files to your custom directory for theming. These changes persist across upgrades.

```bash
cp custom_light.css.example custom_light.css
cp custom_dark.css.example custom_dark.css
```

--------------------------------

### Copy Example CSS Files

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/ui/custom-css

Copy the example CSS files to your theme's style directory to begin customization. These files serve as templates for your custom styles.

```bash
cp custom_light.css.example custom_light.css
cp custom_dark.css.example custom_dark.css

```

--------------------------------

### Basic Configuration File Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/basic

Create `config/settings.php` with your custom settings. This file contains database, security, and DNS configurations.

```php
<?php
return [
    'database' => [
        'host' => 'localhost',
        'name' => 'powerdns-db',
        'user' => 'poweradmin-db-user',
        'password' => 'poweradmin-db-user-password',
        'type' => 'mysql',
    ],

    'security' => [
        'session_key' => 'change_this_key',
    ],

    'dns' => [
        'hostmaster' => 'hostmaster.example.com',
        'ns1' => 'ns1.example.com',
        'ns2' => 'ns2.example.com',
    ],
];


```

--------------------------------

### Install Nginx Web Server

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/ubuntu

Installs the Nginx web server on Ubuntu systems. This is an alternative to Apache for serving Poweradmin.

```bash
apt install nginx

```

--------------------------------

### Install Apache HTTP Server

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/centos

Installs the Apache HTTP Server, a common web server for hosting web applications.

```bash
dnf install -y httpd

```

--------------------------------

### Full DNS Wizards Configuration Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/dns-wizards

A comprehensive example of the `dns_wizards` configuration in `config/settings.php`, including enabled status, available types, and custom CAA providers.

```php
'dns_wizards' => [
    'enabled' => true,
    'available_types' => ['DMARC', 'SPF', 'DKIM', 'CAA', 'TLSA', 'SRV'],
    'caa_providers' => [
        'letsencrypt.org' => "Let's Encrypt",
        'digicert.com' => 'DigiCert',
        'sectigo.com' => 'Sectigo (Comodo)',
        'pki.goog' => 'Google Trust Services',
        // Add custom CAs as needed
    ],
],
```

--------------------------------

### Complete Mail Configuration Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/mail

This example shows a comprehensive configuration for the mail settings, including SMTP details and debug options. It is intended for the `config/settings.php` file.

```php
return [
    'mail' => [
        'enabled' => true,
        'from' => 'dns@example.com',
        'from_name' => 'DNS Administrator',
        'return_path' => 'dns@example.com',
        'transport' => 'smtp',
        'smtp' => [
            'host' => 'smtp.example.com',
            'port' => 587,
            'username' => 'smtp_user',
            'password' => 'smtp_password',
            'encryption' => 'tls',  // 'tls', 'ssl', or null
            'auth' => true,
        ],
        'debug' => false,  // Set to true for detailed logging (v4.0.3+)
    ],
];

```

--------------------------------

### API Key Authentication Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/api

Example of how to authenticate with the Poweradmin API using an API key.

```APIDOC
## API Key Authentication

### Description
Use an API key for secure, token-based authentication with the Poweradmin API.

### Method
`GET` (example for listing zones)

### Endpoint
`/api/v1/zones` or `/api/v2/zones`

### Request Headers
- `X-API-Key`: your-api-key-here
- `Content-Type`: application/json

### Request Example
```bash
curl -H "X-API-Key: your-api-key-here" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     https://your-domain.com/api/v1/zones
```
```

--------------------------------

### HTTP Basic Authentication Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/api

Example of how to authenticate with the Poweradmin API using HTTP Basic Authentication.

```APIDOC
## HTTP Basic Authentication

### Description
Use traditional username and password for HTTP Basic Authentication with the Poweradmin API.

### Method
`GET` (example for listing zones)

### Endpoint
`/api/v1/zones` or `/api/v2/zones`

### Request Headers
- `Content-Type`: application/json

### Request Example
```bash
curl -u username:password \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     https://your-domain.com/api/v1/zones
```
```

--------------------------------

### RDAP Configuration Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/rdap

Configure RDAP settings in `config/settings.php`. This example enables RDAP, sets a custom server for '.za' domains, and adjusts the request timeout.

```php
return [
    'rdap' => [
        'enabled' => true,
        'default_server' => '',
        'custom_servers' => [
            'za' => 'https://rdap.example.com/za/',
        ],
        'request_timeout' => 15,
        'restrict_to_admin' => true,
    ],
];

```

--------------------------------

### Full-Featured Configuration Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/record-types

A comprehensive configuration that includes a wide range of supported DNS record types for both forward and reverse zones.

```php
'domain_record_types' => [
    'A', 'AAAA', 'CNAME', 'MX', 'NS', 'SOA', 'TXT', 'SRV', 'CAA', 
    'DNSKEY', 'DS', 'NAPTR', 'SSHFP', 'TLSA'
],
'reverse_record_types' => ['PTR', 'NS', 'SOA', 'TXT', 'CNAME'],
```

--------------------------------

### Basic Poweradmin Configuration (`config/settings.php`)

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/composer

This example shows the structure for the `config/settings.php` file, including database, security, and DNS settings. Modify these with your specific details.

```php
<?php

return [
    /**
     * Database Settings
     */
    'database' => [
        'host' => 'localhost',
        'name' => 'your_db_name',
        'user' => 'your_db_user',
        'password' => 'your_db_password',
        'type' => 'mysql', // or 'pgsql', 'sqlite'
    ],

    /**
     * Security Settings
     */
    'security' => [
        'session_key' => 'generate_a_strong_random_key_here',
    ],

    /**
     * DNS Settings
     */
    'dns' => [
        'hostmaster' => 'hostmaster.example.com',
        'ns1' => 'ns1.example.com',
        'ns2' => 'ns2.example.com',
    ],
];


```

--------------------------------

### Modern LDAP Configuration Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/ldap

Configure LDAP settings using the modern array format in `config/settings.php`. This example shows all available options.

```php
return [
    'ldap' => [
        'enabled' => true,
        'debug' => false,
        'uri' => 'ldap://domaincontroller.example.com',
        'base_dn' => 'ou=users,dc=example,dc=com',
        'bind_dn' => 'cn=admin,dc=example,dc=com',
        'bind_password' => 'some_password',
        'user_attribute' => 'uid',
        'protocol_version' => 3,
        'search_filter' => '(objectClass=account)',
        'session_cache_timeout' => 300,  // Cache for 5 minutes (v4.1.0+)
    ],
];

```

--------------------------------

### Docker Compose Basic Setup with MySQL

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/docker

Defines a Docker Compose setup for Poweradmin with a MySQL database. Includes service definitions for both Poweradmin and MySQL, with persistent storage for MySQL data.

```yaml
version: '3.8'

services:
  poweradmin:
    image: poweradmin/poweradmin:stable
    ports:
      - "80:80"
    environment:
      PA_CREATE_ADMIN: "true"
      PA_ADMIN_PASSWORD: "change-me"
      DB_TYPE: mysql
      DB_HOST: mysql
      DB_USER: poweradmin
      DB_PASS: poweradmin-password
      DB_NAME: poweradmin
      DNS_NS1: ns1.example.com
      DNS_NS2: ns2.example.com
      DNS_HOSTMASTER: hostmaster.example.com
    depends_on:
      - mysql

  mysql:
    image: mysql:8.0
    environment:
      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: root-password
      MYSQL_DATABASE: poweradmin
      MYSQL_USER: poweradmin
      MYSQL_PASSWORD: poweradmin-password
    volumes:
      - mysql-data:/var/lib/mysql

volumes:
  mysql-data:


```

--------------------------------

### Install Composer Dependencies

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/remote-setup-guide

Install the necessary PHP dependencies for Poweradmin using Composer. Ensure you are in the Poweradmin directory.

```bash
composer install --no-dev
```

--------------------------------

### Poweradmin Security Configuration Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/security-policies

This example demonstrates a comprehensive security configuration for Poweradmin, covering session keys, password encryption, account lockout, MFA, password reset, and reCAPTCHA settings.

```php
return [
    'security' => [
        'session_key' => 'random_secure_string_here',
        'password_encryption' => 'bcrypt',
        'password_cost' => 12,
        'login_token_validation' => true,
        'global_token_validation' => true,
        'account_lockout' => [
            'enable_lockout' => true,
            'lockout_attempts' => 3,
            'lockout_duration' => 30,
            'track_ip_address' => true,
            'clear_attempts_on_success' => true,
            'whitelist_ip_addresses' => ['192.168.1.0/24', '10.0.0.*'],
            'blacklist_ip_addresses' => ['1.2.3.4', '5.6.7.0/24'],
        ],
        'mfa' => [
            'enabled' => true,
            'app_enabled' => true,
            'email_enabled' => true,
            'recovery_codes' => 8,
            'recovery_code_length' => 10,
        ],
        'password_reset' => [
            'enabled' => true,
            'token_lifetime' => 3600,
            'rate_limit_attempts' => 5,
            'rate_limit_window' => 3600,
            'min_time_between_requests' => 60,
        ],
        'recaptcha' => [
            'enabled' => true,
            'site_key' => 'your_site_key_here',
            'secret_key' => 'your_secret_key_here',
            'version' => 'v3',
            'v3_threshold' => 0.5,
        ],
    ],
];

```

--------------------------------

### API Configuration for Production

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/api

Example configuration for enabling the API, disabling basic authentication in favor of API keys, and disabling documentation in production environments.

```php
'api' => [
    'enabled' => true,
    'basic_auth_enabled' => false, // Use API keys only
    'docs_enabled' => false,       // Disable docs in production
],

```

--------------------------------

### End-to-End OIDC Example with Keycloak Roles

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/oidc

An example demonstrating the OIDC configuration for Keycloak, mapping 'roles' claim to Poweradmin permission templates. The first matching group in the mapping determines the user's template.

```php
'oidc' => [
    'enabled' => true,
    'default_permission_template' => 'Guest',
    'permission_template_mapping' => [
        'dns-admin' => 'Administrator',
        'dns-viewer' => 'Viewer',
    ],
    'providers' => [
        'keycloak' => [
            // ... other settings ...
            'user_mapping' => [
                'username' => 'preferred_username',
                'email' => 'email',
                'first_name' => 'given_name',
                'last_name' => 'family_name',
                'display_name' => 'name',
                'groups' => 'roles',  // Tell Poweradmin to read the 'roles' claim
            ],
        ],
    ],
],
```

--------------------------------

### Install PostgreSQL Schema Files

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/database/postgresql-configuration

Command-line instructions to apply the Poweradmin and PowerDNS SQL schema to your PostgreSQL database using the psql client.

```bash
psql -U poweradmin -d powerdns -f sql/poweradmin-pgsql-db-structure.sql
psql -U poweradmin -d powerdns -f sql/pdns/[version]/schema.pgsql.sql

```

--------------------------------

### Basic Web Server Configuration Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/record-types

A basic configuration for web server environments, limiting record types to essential ones for A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, and PTR records.

```php
'domain_record_types' => ['A', 'AAAA', 'CNAME', 'MX', 'TXT'],
'reverse_record_types' => ['PTR', 'NS', 'SOA'],
```

--------------------------------

### Example User Agreement HTML Template

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/user-agreements

An example HTML template for a user agreement, including sections for acceptable use, data protection, security, and compliance.

```html
<!-- templates/user_agreement/agreement_v2.1.html -->
<div class="user-agreement">
    <h2>DNS Management System - Terms of Use</h2>

    <h3>1. Acceptable Use</h3>
    <p>You agree to use this DNS management system only for legitimate business purposes...</p>

    <h3>2. Data Protection</h3>
    <p>All DNS data is confidential and must not be shared with unauthorized parties...</p>

    <h3>3. Security Requirements</h3>
    <ul>
        <li>Use strong passwords and change them regularly</li>
        <li>Do not share your account credentials</li>
        <li>Report security incidents immediately</li>
    </ul>

    <h3>4. Compliance</h3>
    <p>Users must comply with all applicable laws and regulations...</p>

    <div class="agreement-footer">
        <p><strong>Version:</strong> 2.1</p>
        <p><strong>Effective Date:</strong> January 1, 2024</p>
    </div>
</div>

```

--------------------------------

### Install Perl LWP::UserAgent Module

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/user-guide/ddns/client-setup

Install the 'LWP::UserAgent' module using cpan, which is necessary for the Perl dynamic DNS client script.

```bash
cpan install LWP::UserAgent
```

--------------------------------

### Generate Documentation

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/contributing/development

Generate project documentation using phpDocumentor. This command installs phpDocumentor via Phive and then runs the documentation generation script.

```bash
phive install phpDocumentor
composer run docs
```

--------------------------------

### Legacy Logging Configuration Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/logging

Set up diagnostic and audit logging using legacy global variables. This method is suitable for older Poweradmin versions or specific environments.

```php
<?php
// Logging settings
$logger_type = 'native';
$logger_level = 'warning';
$syslog_use = true;
$syslog_ident = 'poweradmin';
$syslog_facility = LOG_USER;
$dblog_use = true;


```

--------------------------------

### Run Python Dynamic DNS Client

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/user-guide/ddns/client-setup

Execute the Python dynamic DNS client script after installing its dependencies.

```python
python dynamic_dns_client.py
```

--------------------------------

### DNSSEC-Focused Configuration Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/record-types

A configuration tailored for DNSSEC deployments, including record types necessary for securing DNS zones.

```php
'domain_record_types' => ['A', 'AAAA', 'CNAME', 'MX', 'NS', 'SOA', 'TXT', 'DNSKEY', 'DS'],
'reverse_record_types' => ['PTR', 'NS', 'SOA'],
```

--------------------------------

### API Key Authentication Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/api

Use this `curl` command to authenticate API requests using an API key. Ensure the `X-API-Key` header contains your valid API key.

```bash
curl -H "X-API-Key: your-api-key-here" \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     https://your-domain.com/api/v1/zones


```

--------------------------------

### Modern Logging Configuration Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/logging

Configure diagnostic and audit logging settings using the modern array-based configuration. Ensure all desired logging types and levels are enabled as needed.

```php
return [
    'logging' => [
        'type' => 'native',
        'level' => 'warning',
        'database_enabled' => true,
        'syslog_enabled' => true,
        'syslog_identity' => 'poweradmin',
        'syslog_facility' => LOG_USER,
    ],
];

```

--------------------------------

### Install Latest Stable Poweradmin with Composer

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/composer

Use this command to create a new Poweradmin project in the current directory, downloading the latest stable version without development dependencies.

```bash
composer create-project --no-dev poweradmin/poweradmin
```

--------------------------------

### Backup MySQL Database

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/upgrading/v4.1.0

Example command to create a SQL dump of your Poweradmin database using mysqldump.

```bash
# Example MySQL backup
mysqldump -u username -p poweradmin_db > poweradmin_backup_$(date +%Y%m%d).sql
```

--------------------------------

### Corporate Environment User Agreement Configuration

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/user-agreements

Example configuration for a corporate environment, setting a specific version string and enabling re-acceptance on version changes.

```php
'user_agreement' => [
    'enabled' => true,
    'current_version' => 'CORP-2024.1',
    'require_on_version_change' => true,
],

```

--------------------------------

### Old Configuration Format (pre-4.0.0)

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/upgrading/v4.0.0

Example of the direct variable assignment format used in `inc/config.inc.php` for versions prior to 4.0.0.

```php
$db_host = 'localhost';
$db_user = 'poweradmin';
$db_pass = 'password';
$db_name = 'powerdns';
$db_type = 'mysql';


```

--------------------------------

### HTTP Basic Authentication Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/api

Authenticate API requests using traditional username and password with HTTP Basic Authentication. Replace `username` and `password` with your credentials.

```bash
curl -u username:password \
     -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
     https://your-domain.com/api/v1/zones


```

--------------------------------

### Install MySQL Schema

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/database/mysql-configuration

Import the Poweradmin and PowerDNS SQL schemas into your database using the MySQL client. Ensure you use the correct schema file paths.

```bash
mysql -u poweradmin -p powerdns < sql/poweradmin-mysql-db-structure.sql
mysql -u poweradmin -p powerdns < sql/pdns/[version]/schema.mysql.sql

```

--------------------------------

### Run Poweradmin Docker Container with API Enabled

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/getting-started/docker-demo

Starts a Poweradmin Docker container with the API and API documentation endpoints enabled. This allows for testing the RESTful API.

```bash
docker run -d --name poweradmin -p 80:80 \
  -e PA_API_ENABLED=true \
  -e PA_API_DOCS_ENABLED=true \
  poweradmin/poweradmin:latest

```

--------------------------------

### Docker Compose Configuration with Secrets

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/docker-secrets

Example Docker Compose file demonstrating how to configure Poweradmin and a MySQL database to use Docker secrets for sensitive information.

```yaml
version: '3.8'

services:
  poweradmin:
    image: poweradmin/poweradmin:stable
    ports:
      - "80:80"
    environment:
      DB_TYPE: mysql
      DB_HOST: mysql
      DB_USER: poweradmin
      DB_PASS__FILE: /run/secrets/db_password
      DB_NAME: poweradmin
      PA_PDNS_API_KEY__FILE: /run/secrets/pdns_api_key
      PA_SMTP_PASSWORD__FILE: /run/secrets/smtp_password
    secrets:
      - db_password
      - pdns_api_key
      - smtp_password

  mysql:
    image: mysql:8.0
    environment:
      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD_FILE: /run/secrets/mysql_root_password
      MYSQL_DATABASE: poweradmin
      MYSQL_USER: poweradmin
      MYSQL_PASSWORD_FILE: /run/secrets/db_password
    secrets:
      - mysql_root_password
      - db_password

secrets:
  db_password:
    file: ./secrets/db_password.txt
  mysql_root_password:
    file: ./secrets/mysql_root_password.txt
  pdns_api_key:
    file: ./secrets/pdns_api_key.txt
  smtp_password:
    file: ./secrets/smtp_password.txt
```

--------------------------------

### Configure pdnsutil Permissions (Ubuntu/Apache)

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/dnssec

Example commands to grant the web server user necessary permissions to run pdnsutil and access PowerDNS configuration files. This is required for the legacy pdnsutil method.

```bash
# Add the web server user to the root group
adduser www-data root

# Make pdns.conf readable by the web server user
chmod 640 /etc/powerdns/pdns.conf

```

--------------------------------

### Install Python Requests Dependency

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/user-guide/ddns/client-setup

Install the 'requests' library, which is required for the Python dynamic DNS client script.

```bash
pip install requests
```

--------------------------------

### Poweradmin PostgreSQL Configuration Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/database/postgresql-configuration

This PHP array defines the database connection settings for Poweradmin when using PostgreSQL. Ensure sensitive information like passwords is kept secure.

```php
<?php
/**
 * Poweradmin PostgreSQL Configuration
 */
return [
    /**
     * Database Settings
     */
    'database' => [
        'type' => 'pgsql',
        'host' => 'localhost',
        'port' => '5432',
        'user' => 'poweradmin',
        'password' => 'your_password',
        'name' => 'powerdns',
        'charset' => 'UTF8',
        'file' => '',
        'debug' => false,

        // SSL/TLS Settings (optional, added in 4.1.0)
        'ssl' => false,
        'ssl_verify' => false,
        'ssl_ca' => '',
        'ssl_key' => '',
        'ssl_cert' => '',
    ],

    // Other configuration sections remain the same as in settings.defaults.php
];

```

--------------------------------

### Install PHP Extensions for Poweradmin

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/centos

Installs essential PHP extensions required for Poweradmin functionality on CentOS/RHEL systems.

```bash
dnf install -y php php-intl php-gettext php-pdo php-xml php-fpm

```

--------------------------------

### Install PHP Extensions for Poweradmin

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/debian

Installs necessary PHP extensions required for Poweradmin functionality on Debian systems.

```bash
apt install php php-intl php-php-gettext php-tokenizer php-xml php-fpm

```

--------------------------------

### Corporate Branding Header Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/ui/layout

An example of a custom header incorporating corporate branding with a logo and a specific title.

```html
<img src="assets/corporate-logo.png" height="40">
<span class="fs-4 ms-2">Corporate DNS Management Portal</span>

```

--------------------------------

### Install PHP Database Drivers

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/debian

Installs the PHP database driver for your chosen database system (MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, or SQLite).

```bash
# For MySQL/MariaDB
apt install php-mysql

# For PostgreSQL
apt install php-pgsql

# For SQLite
apt install php-sqlite3

```

--------------------------------

### API Response Format Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/api

Example JSON structure for a successful API response, including resource details and timestamps.

```json
{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 123,
        "name": "example.com",
        "type": "A",
        "content": "192.168.1.100",
        "ttl": 3600,
        "created_at": "2023-01-01T12:00:00Z",
        "updated_at": "2023-01-01T12:00:00Z"
    }
}

```

--------------------------------

### Example PHP Parse Error

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/troubleshooting/debugging

This is an example of a PHP parse error that can occur due to special characters in passwords within the configuration file.

```php
Parse error: syntax error, unexpected 'password' in config/settings.php on line 42

```

--------------------------------

### Extended Footer with Links Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/ui/layout

An example of a custom footer that includes copyright information and navigation links to support, documentation, and contact pages.

```html
<div class="d-flex flex-column">
  <p class="mb-1">© 2025 Your Organization - DNS Management</p>
  <p class="mb-0 small">
    <a href="https://support.example.com" class="text-decoration-none">Support</a> |
    <a href="https://docs.example.com" class="text-decoration-none">Documentation</a> |
    <a href="mailto:dns-admin@example.com" class="text-decoration-none">Contact</a>
  </p>
</div>

```

--------------------------------

### Manually Initialize SQLite Database

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/database/sqlite

Commands to create an SQLite database file, set permissions, and import the schema. Replace 'www-data:www-data' with your web server's user and group.

```bash
# Create the database file
touch /path/to/your/poweradmin.sqlite

# Set proper permissions
chmod 664 /path/to/your/poweradmin.sqlite
chown www-data:www-data /path/to/your/poweradmin.sqlite  # Replace with your web server user

# Import the schema
sqlite3 /path/to/your/poweradmin.sqlite < /path/to/poweradmin/sql/poweradmin-sqlite-db-structure.sql

```

--------------------------------

### Creating Multi-line Secrets (Certificates and Keys)

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/docker-secrets

Demonstrates how to create files containing multi-line secrets like certificates and private keys, which can then be used with Docker secrets.

```bash
# Create certificate secret
cat > ./secrets/saml_cert.txt << 'EOF'
MIICnTCCAYUCBgF...
...certificate content...
EOF

# Create private key secret
cat > ./secrets/saml_key.txt << 'EOF'
-----BEGIN PRIVATE KEY-----
MIIEvgIBADANBg...
...key content...
-----END PRIVATE KEY-----
EOF
```

--------------------------------

### API Request Format Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/api

Example JSON structure for an API request, typically used for creating or updating resources like DNS records.

```json
{
    "name": "example.com",
    "type": "A",
    "content": "192.168.1.100",
    "ttl": 3600
}

```

--------------------------------

### API Error Response Format Example

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/api

Example JSON structure for an API error response, detailing the error code, message, and specific field issues.

```json
{
    "success": false,
    "error": {
        "code": "VALIDATION_ERROR",
        "message": "Invalid record type",
        "details": {
            "field": "type",
            "value": "INVALID"
        }
    }
}

```

--------------------------------

### Enable DNS Wizards

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/dns-wizards

Add this configuration to `config/settings.php` to enable the DNS wizard feature.

```php
'dns_wizards' => [
    'enabled' => true,
],
```

--------------------------------

### Run Poweradmin with SQLite (Default)

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/docker

Launches a Poweradmin container using SQLite as the database. The admin user is automatically created. Mounts a volume for database persistence.

```bash
docker run -d --name poweradmin -p 80:80 \
  -e PA_CREATE_ADMIN=1 \
  -v poweradmin-db:/db \
  poweradmin/poweradmin:stable

```

--------------------------------

### LDAP Search Filter Examples

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/legacy-configuration

Examples of how to define the LDAP search filter for user authentication. These filters specify criteria for matching user accounts in the LDAP directory.

```php
$ldap_search_filter = '(memberOf=cn=powerdns,ou=groups,dc=poweradmin,dc=org)';

```

```php
$ldap_search_filter = '(objectClass=account)';

```

```php
$ldap_search_filter = '(objectClass=person)(memberOf=cn=admins,ou=groups,dc=poweradmin,dc=org)';

```

```php
$ldap_search_filter = '(cn=*admin*)';

```

--------------------------------

### Configure SP Signing Certificate and Key in Settings

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/saml

Load the generated SP certificate and private key into the Poweradmin SAML configuration. Ensure the paths to the certificate and key files are correct.

```php
'saml' => [
    'sp' => [
        'x509cert' => file_get_contents('/path/to/sp-certificate.crt'),
        'private_key' => file_get_contents('/path/to/sp-private.key'),
    ],
],
```

--------------------------------

### Backup SQLite Database

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/upgrading/v4.1.0

Example command to create a file copy backup of your Poweradmin SQLite database.

```bash
# Example SQLite backup
cp /path/to/poweradmin.db /path/to/poweradmin_backup_$(date +%Y%m%d).db
```

--------------------------------

### Backup PostgreSQL Database

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/upgrading/v4.1.0

Example command to create a SQL dump of your Poweradmin database using pg_dump.

```bash
# Example PostgreSQL backup
pg_dump -h localhost -U username poweradmin_db > poweradmin_backup_$(date +%Y%m%d).sql
```

--------------------------------

### Enable User Agreement System

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/user-agreements

Configure the user agreement system in `config/settings.php`. Set 'enabled' to true to activate the system.

```php
return [
    'user_agreement' => [
        'enabled' => true,
        'current_version' => '2.1',
        'require_on_version_change' => true,
    ],
];

```

--------------------------------

### Add New Configuration Options

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/upgrading/v3.2.0

PHP configuration snippet showing how to add `index_display` and `database_enabled` options to `inc/config.inc.php`.

```php
'interface' => [
    // ... existing configuration ...
    'index_display' => 'cards',  // Options: 'cards', 'list' (added in 3.2.0)
    // ... existing configuration ...
],

'logging' => [
    // ... existing configuration ...
    'database_enabled' => false,  // Enable logging zone and record changes to the database (added in 3.2.0)
    // ... existing configuration ...
],
```

--------------------------------

### Deploy Poweradmin to Web Server

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/debian

Copies the extracted Poweradmin files to the web server's document root and sets the correct ownership for the web server user.

```bash
cp -r poweradmin-4.0.5/* /var/www/html/
chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/

```

--------------------------------

### Clone Poweradmin Repository

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/contributing/development

Clone the Poweradmin repository to your local machine. Navigate into the cloned directory to proceed with installation.

```bash
git clone https://github.com/poweradmin/poweradmin.git
cd poweradmin
```

--------------------------------

### Enable WHOIS Functionality

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/whois

Configure the 'whois' section in `config/settings.php` to enable WHOIS lookup. This example shows how to enable the feature, set a default server, define custom TLD-to-server mappings, adjust socket timeout, and restrict usage to administrators.

```php
return [
    'whois' => [
        'enabled' => true,
        'default_server' => '',
        'custom_servers' => [
            'za' => 'whois.registry.net.za',
            'co.za' => 'whois.registry.net.za',
        ],
        'socket_timeout' => 15,
        'restrict_to_admin' => true,
    ],
];

```

--------------------------------

### Enable Database Logging (Legacy Configuration)

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/database-logging

Enable database logging using the legacy $dblog_use variable.

```php
$dblog_use = true;

```

--------------------------------

### Run Perl Dynamic DNS Client

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/user-guide/ddns/client-setup

Execute the Perl dynamic DNS client script after installing the required modules.

```perl
perl dynamic_dns_client.pl
```

--------------------------------

### New Configuration Format (4.0.0+)

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/upgrading/v4.0.0

Example of the structured array format used in `config/settings.php` for Poweradmin version 4.0.0 and later.

```php
return [
    'database' => [
        'host' => 'localhost',
        'user' => 'poweradmin',
        'password' => 'password',
        'name' => 'powerdns',
        'type' => 'mysql',
    ],
];


```

--------------------------------

### Enable Both Permission Systems

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/configuration/permissions

Configure `settings.php` to show both user and group access template management in the UI. This is the default behavior.

```php
'permissions' => [
    'show_user_access_templates' => true,
    'show_group_access_templates' => true,
],
```

--------------------------------

### Backup Poweradmin Configuration Files

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/maintenance

Create a compressed archive of Poweradmin's configuration files for backup purposes.

```bash
# Create a compressed archive of configuration files
tar -czf poweradmin_config_$(date +%Y%m%d).tar.gz /path/to/poweradmin/inc/config.inc.php /path/to/poweradmin/config/

```

--------------------------------

### Update Poweradmin Package with Composer

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/composer

Run this command to update only the Poweradmin package to a newer version without installing development dependencies.

```bash
composer update poweradmin/poweradmin --no-dev
```

--------------------------------

### Exclude Secrets from Version Control

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/installation/docker-secrets

Example `.gitignore` entries to prevent sensitive secret files from being committed to version control systems.

```gitignore
secrets/
*.key
*.pem
```

--------------------------------

### Create MySQL Database and User

Source: https://docs.poweradmin.org/database/mysql-configuration

Execute these SQL commands to create the database, user, and grant necessary privileges for Poweradmin. Remember to replace 'your_password' with your chosen password.

```sql
CREATE DATABASE powerdns CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_general_ci;
CREATE USER 'poweradmin'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON powerdns.* TO 'poweradmin'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

```