🚀 Overview

Purpose: Provide a secure and feature-rich private social network for communities, businesses, or SaaS applications.

Real-world use: Organizations, clubs, private groups, and SaaS providers can create a controlled social network for users to connect, post, message, and collaborate.

Target users: Community managers, SaaS developers, organizations, and developers seeking GPL-ready social networking software.

✨ Key Features

• User Profiles: Fully customizable profiles with avatars, bio, and social links.
• Messaging System: Private messaging and group chats between users.
• Posts & Feeds: Share posts, images, videos, and engage with likes and comments.
• Groups & Communities: Create public or private groups for discussions.
• Notifications: Real-time notifications for messages, mentions, and updates.
• Admin Dashboard: Manage users, posts, groups, and system settings centrally.
• Privacy Controls: User roles, permissions, and content moderation tools.
• Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly and desktop-compatible layouts.
• Analytics: Track user engagement, group activity, and content performance.
• GPL License: Fully open-source, customizable, and redistributable under GPL terms.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Backend: Laravel 8.x / 9.x
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap 5, Vue.js / jQuery
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB
• Server: Apache / Nginx with PHP-FPM
• APIs: Optional REST APIs for mobile app or external integrations

Server Requirements: PHP extensions: mbstring, curl, json, pdo, openssl; SSL recommended; 2GB+ RAM for medium communities.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload the Laravel project files to your server.
2. Create a MySQL database and import sociopro.sql or run migrations.
3. Update .env with database credentials, mail settings, and app URL.
4. Run php artisan migrate and php artisan db:seed to setup initial data.
5. Set folder permissions for /storage and /bootstrap/cache.
6. Access the admin panel to configure users, roles, groups, and system settings.
7. Test messaging, posts, and notifications before public access.

📦 Deliverables

• Complete Laravel source code (GPL licensed)
• Admin and user dashboards
• Database schema and seed files
• Installation and configuration guide
• Optional API integration templates

📱 Supported Platforms

Web: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)

Server OS: Linux, macOS, Windows (PHP + MySQL hosting)

Devices: Desktop, tablet, and mobile via responsive interface

🧠 Notes

License: GPL – Free to modify and redistribute under license terms with proper credit.

• Ideal for private communities, SaaS social networks, and organizational intranets.
• Ensure SSL, email configuration, and database security for production deployment.
• Maintain author credits when redistributing.

Customization Tips:

• Modify dashboard UI, themes, and user profile layouts.
• Add integrations for mobile apps, notifications, or third-party analytics.
• Enhance privacy and moderation features for larger communities.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This GPL release is based on the original Sociopro – Laravel Private Social Network developed by its author(s) on CodeCanyon.
Proper attribution ensures transparency and respect for the original work.

View Sociopro on CodeCanyon

🔒 Disclaimer

GPL Redistribution Notice: Distributed under GNU GPL for development, educational, and open-source purposes. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the original developer. Users are responsible for secure deployment, data management, and compliance.

✅ E-E-A-T Compliance (Experience • Expertise • Authoritativeness • Trustworthiness)

Experience: Designed for real-world private social networking, collaboration, and community building.

Expertise: Developed using Laravel and modern frontend frameworks for secure, maintainable, and responsive platforms.

Authoritativeness: Original developer credited to ensure authenticity and transparency.

Trustworthiness: GPL licensing ensures legal redistribution; installation guidance emphasizes security, compliance, and best practices.