First, let's answer the question what's phpList good for. PHP version must be at least 4.3.x or higher and MySQL version must be 3.23 or higher. Developers suggest to run this script on Linux servers with Apache Webserver. They strongly recommend to run phplist with "safe mode" in PHP off too. Empty the repository files using WinZip, Total Chief or similar program. Other settings you need to leave intact unless you are sure what are you doing. That's the final step, when done the installation should be finished.

Another and less complicated solution the easiest way to install this PHP script is to enroll for a high quality website hosting service which offers pre-installed PHP scripts. Then simply go to your control panel, find the section with pre-installed scripts and select phpList. The installer will do all the job for you.

All that you need to do is to pick the script you would like to install. Mail list url, how frequently you would like to check for a new version, url where users can subscribe and unsubscribe and so on. This is the section where you can see and manage current lists, users, finally import or export users. Under director functions it is possible to add, edit or remove directors and configure attributes for directors.

The most significant section is known as message functions -- from this place you can send messages to your subscribers. I am hoping the installation and settings will be simple for your. Anyhow if you'll have any problem you may visit developers internet site where is intensive paperwork and forum.