We are pleased to announce the release of mooSocial v3.2.4.

This release focuses primarily on bug fixes and stability improvements following the introduction of the AI Chat Bot and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) features in v3.2.3. Our team has addressed several reported issues to ensure a smoother and more reliable experience across both web and mobile platforms.

Fixed Issues

1. People You May Know Block Issue

• Fixed an issue where the People You May Know block became empty after adding new friends.

2. AI Chat Bot Menu Management

• Fixed an issue where the AI Chat Bot menu item could not be edited from the administration panel.

3. Mobile Menu Not Opening in Production Mode

• Fixed an issue causing the mobile menu to fail to open when the site was running in Production Mode.
• The menu now functions correctly across all application modes.

4. 2FA Login During Maintenance Mode

• Fixed an issue preventing administrators from logging in with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) while the website was in Maintenance Mode.

5. Additional Improvements

• Fixed various other minor bugs and stability issues reported by clients.
• General performance and reliability improvements.

Important Notes

• The new version is now available for download in the client area:
  https://clients.moosocial.com/users/login
• All paid plugins are fully compatible with mooSocial 3.2.4.
• All paid themes are fully compatible with mooSocial 3.2.4.
• Important: Do not upgrade your live website or mobile apps until you have:
  • Created a complete backup of your website files and database.
  • Successfully performed a test upgrade on your development/staging environment.
• If you need assistance with the upgrade process, please contact our support team:
  https://support.moosocial.com/open.php

Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Your reports help us improve mooSocial and deliver a better experience for everyone.

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MooSocial is a PHP-based social network software that provides ready-to-use features like timelines, friend systems, groups, messaging, photo/video sharing, and more—ideal for launching a niche or general-purpose social site.

✅ Step-by-Step Guide

1. Purchase and Download MooSocial

• Go to https://moosocial.com

• Choose a pricing plan based on your needs (self-hosted or cloud)

• Create an account and download the package

2. Prepare Your Hosting Environment

You can either:

• Host on your own VPS (like DigitalOcean, Linode)

• Use shared hosting that supports:

  • PHP 7.x or 8.x

  • MySQL 5.6+

  • Apache/Nginx

Minimum server requirements:

• Apache or NGINX

• PHP 7.4 or 8.x with required extensions (like mbstring, gd, curl, pdo_mysql)

• MySQL 5.6+

• IonCube loader installed (for MooSocial licensing)

3. Upload and Install MooSocial

• Unzip the MooSocial package

• Upload files to your web root (/public_html or /var/www/html)

• Create a MySQL database via cPanel or phpMyAdmin

• Visit yourdomain.com/install

  • Fill out database info

  • Set admin username/password

• Follow the installer prompts

4. Configure Basic Settings

Once installed, log in as Admin:

• Go to Admin Dashboard

• Configure:

  • Site name, logo

  • Default language

  • Time zone

  • Email settings (SMTP)

5. Customize Theme and Branding

• Choose or upload a custom theme

• Modify CSS and layout via the Theme Manager

• Add your logo and branding in the admin panel

6. Enable Core Features (Facebook-like)

From the Plugin Manager, enable:

• Friends/Followers system

• Messaging

• Timeline and Newsfeed

• Groups or Pages

• Photo and Video sharing

• Notifications

7. Install Additional Plugins

You can enhance your site by buying/installing official plugins:

• Chat

• Ads Manager

• Live Video

• Points & Rewards

• Mobile app (optional)

Browse the MooSocial Plugin Store for more options.

8. Set Up Permissions and User Roles

• Go to Manage Roles under Admin

• Define user roles (e.g., Admin, Moderator, User)

• Set permissions for posting, messaging, reporting, etc.

9. Test Your Social Network

• Create test accounts

• Test friend requests, posting, messaging, photo uploads

• Check mobile responsiveness

10. Launch Your Site

• Configure SEO settings

• Link to a custom domain (if not already done)

• Promote your site through social media or email campaigns

Consider:

• Backups – Set up regular backups (daily or weekly)

• Security – Use SSL (HTTPS), keep software/plugins updated

• Performance – Use caching (like Redis or Varnish), enable CDN

Optional: Launch Mobile App

MooSocial offers Android and iOS apps (requires purchase and setup via React Native or third-party services)

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