# Introduction

Down Checker is a powerful and easy-to-use PHP script built on the Laravel framework that allows you to create your own website status checking service. Users can instantly check if a website is down for everyone or just them. It provides detailed reports, uptime history, and user feedback capabilities.

This documentation will guide you through the installation and configuration process and help you get the most out of your new script.

#### **Key Features**

* **Instant Website Check:** Check any website's status in real-time.
* **Detailed Results:** Get HTTP status codes, response times, and a 24-hour uptime graph.
* **User Comments & Reports:** Allow users to report issues and leave comments on checked domains.
* **Page Management (CMS):** Create and manage custom pages like About Us, FAQ, and Privacy Policy.
* **Menu Builder:** Easily customize your website's navigation menus via a drag-and-drop interface.
* **SEO Ready:** Configure Meta Title, Description, and Keywords directly from the admin panel.
* **Sitemap Generation:** Automatically generate a sitemap to improve search engine indexing.
* **AdSense & Ad Ready:** Easily add ad units to monetize your site via the admin panel.

#### **Server Requirements**

Before you begin the installation, please ensure your server meets the following requirements. The web installer will verify these automatically.

* **PHP Version:** 8.2 or higher
* **Database:** MySQL or MariaDB
* **Web Server:** Apache or Nginx
* **PHP Extensions:**
  * `cURL`
  * `GD`
  * `mbstring`
  * `openssl`
