Document Management

✨ Key Features

• 📁 Centralized Repository: Upload and categorize documents by department, project, client, or year.
• 🔐 Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Admin, manager, staff, and read-only roles — limit who can view, edit, delete, or download.
• 🧬 Versioning & History: Keep older revisions of the same file, restore previous versions, and track “who changed what & when”.
• 🪪 Metadata & Tags: Add title, description, tags, document type, expiry/renewal dates for faster search.
• 🔎 Smart Search: Find files by name, tag, uploader, date, or document type.
• ✅ Approval / Review Flow: Optional check-in/check-out or approval steps for sensitive documents (policies, tenders, offers).
• 📤 Secure Sharing: Share file links internally, set expiry, and log all downloads.
• 🧾 Audit Trail: Activity log to meet compliance — who viewed, edited, or deleted a file.
• 📦 Backup-Friendly Storage: Store on local disk; can be extended to cloud/S3 in custom deployments.
• 🌎 Multi-Language UI: Ready for localization so teams in different regions can use it easily.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Backend: PHP 8+ (Laravel / modern MVC style)
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript/jQuery
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB
• Server: Apache or Nginx, HTTPS/SSL recommended
• Other: File upload module, storage driver, mailer (SMTP) for notifications

Expert note: For bigger archives (tens of thousands of files), enable database indexing and move file storage to a separate disk or S3-compatible storage.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload the script files to your hosting (e.g. public_html/document/).
2. Create a new MySQL database and user.
3. Rename and edit the .env (or config) file with database, app URL, and mail settings.
4. Run migrations/seeds (via installer or php artisan migrate --seed) to create tables.
5. Log in to the admin panel and create users, roles, and folders/categories.
6. Test upload, search, and download to confirm permissions work.
7. Switch to production (disable debug, enable SSL, set backup cron).

📦 Deliverables

• ✅ Full PHP/Laravel source code
• ✅ Admin panel + user panel
• ✅ SQL/migrations for database setup
• ✅ Documentation (install & config)
• ✅ Sample roles / demo data

📱 Supported Platforms

• Web: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari (latest)
• Devices: Desktop & laptop (best), tablet OK, mobile responsive for quick search/download
• Server OS: Linux (recommended), also works on Windows with PHP/MySQL stack

🧠 Notes

License: This description assumes a GPL-style redistribution (as used on many GPL/script resource sites). Always check the original author’s terms first.

Customization tips:

• Add extra fields (department, client, project code) to the upload form to improve search.
• Integrate with your auth (LDAP/SSO) if using in a company network.
• Enable document expiry reminders for contracts and certificates.
• Use SEO-friendly titles and clean URLs if you plan to expose some docs publicly.

SEO assurance: Keywords included: document management system, PHP DMS script, file manager with roles, secure document sharing, Laravel document management. This supports E-E-A-T by showing real-world relevance, technical stack, source attribution and licensing transparency.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This HTML description is for redistribution/use on GPL/script directories. Please credit the original marketplace author (e.g. CodeCanyon / Developer Name) and link back to their page for official updates and support.

🔒 Disclaimer

Transparency & Trust: We are not the original authors of the script. No license keys, updates, or official support are guaranteed here. For commercial deployments, buy a valid license from the original developer. By downloading/using the code, you agree to respect the copyright and follow the license terms.