What Makes QuickBill Pro Different

Unique Web Installation Wizard

Unlike competitors requiring command-line setup, QuickBill Pro installs through your browser in 5 simple steps:

Perfect For

• Freelancers and consultants seeking professional invoicing
• Small businesses and startups needing automation
• Service providers and agencies with multiple clients
• Growing companies requiring advanced features
• Anyone wanting enterprise-grade invoicing without complexity

Core Invoice Management

• Create professional invoices
• Custom branding and logo integration
• PDF generation and email delivery
• Invoice tracking and status updates

Payment Processing

• Stripe integration is included out of the box
• Partial payment support with tracking
• Multiple payment method tracking
• Automated payment reminders
• Payment history and reporting

Customer Management

• Complete customer profiles with contact information
• Payment history and invoice tracking
• Communication logs and notes
• Customer portal with invoice access

Enterprise Security & Access

• Role-based permissions with 5 predefined roles
• 31 granular permissions for fine-grained control
• Audit trail logging for all system activities
• User session management and security

Reporting & Analytics

• Advanced dashboard with key metrics
• Revenue tracking and forecasting
• Customer analytics and insights
• Payment pattern analysis
• Export capabilities: PDF

Server Requirements

PHP Extensions Required

• BCMath: For precise decimal calculations
• Ctype: Character type checking
• cURL: HTTP client functionality
• DOM: XML document manipulation
• Fileinfo: File type detection
• JSON: JSON data handling
• Mbstring: Multi-byte string support
• OpenSSL: Encryption and security
• PDO: Database connectivity
• Tokenizer: PHP tokenization
• XML: XML processing
• GD or Imagick: Image processing (for logos)
• Zip: Archive handling

Client-Side Requirements

• Modern Web Browser: Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Edge 90+
• JavaScript: Must be enabled for full functionality
• Local Storage: For session management and preferences
• PDF Viewer: For invoice preview and download
• Internet Connection: Required for currency updates and email sending

Optional Requirements

• SSL Certificate: Recommended for secure transactions
• SMTP Server: For reliable email delivery
• Cron Jobs: For automated recurring invoice processing
• Redis: For improved session and cache performance
• Node.js: Only required for development/customization

Third-Party Services

• Stripe Account: For payment processing (optional)
• Email Service: SMTP, Mailgun, or similar for email delivery
• Exchange Rate API: For live currency conversion (free tier available)

Installation Methods

Method 1: Web Installation Wizard (Recommended)

1. Upload Files:
   • Download the QuickBill Pro package
   • Extract the ZIP file on your computer
   • Upload all files to your web server directory
   • Ensure proper file permissions (755 for directories, 644 for files)
2. Set Directory Permissions:
   • Set storage/ folder to 755 or 777
   • Set bootstrap/cache/ folder to 755 or 777
   • These folders need write permissions for Laravel
3. Access Installation Wizard:
   • Open your web browser
   • Navigate to your domain (e.g., https://yourdomain.com)
   • The installation wizard will automatically start
4. Follow 5-Step Wizard:
   Step 1 - Requirements Check:

   • Automatic verification of PHP version and extensions
   • Directory permission checks
   • Database connectivity test
   Step 2 - Environment Configuration:

   • Set application URL and environment
   • Configure timezone and locale settings
   • Generate application encryption key
   Step 3 - Database Setup:

   • Enter database credentials
   • Test database connection
   • Automatic migration and seeding
   Step 4 - Administrator Account:

   • Create your admin user account
   • Set company information
   • Configure basic settings
   Step 5 - Installation Complete:

   • Final verification and cleanup
   • Security recommendations
   • Access to your new system

Method 2: Manual Installation

For advanced users who prefer command-line installation:

1. Server Setup:
   • Upload files to your web server
   • Point your domain to the public/ folder
   • Set appropriate file permissions
2. Environment Configuration:
   • Copy .env.example to .env
   • Configure database settings in .env
   • Set application URL and other environment variables
3. Command Line Setup:
   • Run composer install --optimize-autoloader --no-dev
   • Run php artisan key:generate
   • Run php artisan migrate --seed
   • Run php artisan storage:link
   • Run npm install && npm run build

Post-Installation Setup

Basic Configuration

1. Company Settings:
   • Navigate to Settings → Company
   • Add your company logo, address, and contact information
   • Configure tax settings and currency preferences
2. Email Configuration:
   • Go to Settings → Email
   • Configure SMTP settings for email delivery
   • Test email functionality with sample invoice
3. Payment Gateway Setup:
   • Access Settings → Payments
   • Configure Stripe API keys for payment processing
   • Set up webhook endpoints for payment notifications

Security Recommendations

• Remove or secure the installation files after setup
• Enable SSL certificate for secure data transmission
• Configure regular automated backups
• Set up monitoring for system health and security
• Regularly update the system and dependencies

Optional Features Setup

• Recurring Invoices: Configure cron job for automated processing
• Demo Data: Import sample customers and invoices for testing
• API Access: Generate API keys for third-party integrations
• Custom Themes: Upload additional invoice templates

Getting Started

1. Create your first customer
2. Design your invoice template
3. Generate your first invoice
4. Send invoice to customer via email
5. Track payment status and follow up

Demo Account

Email: [email protected]
Password: password123!@#
Demo URL: https://quickbill.suavis.tech