If you want to set up the Laravel Bootstrap Admin Dashboard Template on your local machine, follow this simple step-by-step guide. This tutorial will help you quickly clone the project, install dependencies, configure the environment, and run it successfully.
Project Repository
GitHub URL:
https://github.com/StarCodeKh/Laravel-Dashboard-Template-Makes-Your-Project
Prerequisites
Before starting, make sure you have the following installed on your system:
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PHP 8.2+
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Composer (PHP dependency manager)
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MySQL or MariaDB
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Git
You can verify your versions using:
Step 1 – Clone the Repository
Open your terminal and navigate to the folder where you want to install the project, then run:
Once the project is cloned, move into the directory:
Step 2 – Create Environment File
Copy the example environment configuration file:
Then open the .env file in your code editor and set up your database credentials and app URL:
Step 3 – Install Composer Dependencies
Install all backend dependencies using Composer:
This command will download and set up all required Laravel packages.
Step 4 – Generate Application Key
Laravel requires a unique application key. Generate it using:
This will automatically update the APP_KEY value in your .env file.
Step 5 – Run Database Migrations
Next, create your database tables using Laravel migrations:
Step 6 – Set Folder Permissions (Linux/macOS)
Make sure Laravel can write to the necessary directories:
Step 7 – Start the Development Server
Run the built-in Laravel development server:
Your project will be available at:
👉 http://127.0.0.1:8000
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Solution |
|---|---|
php artisan not found | Make sure Composer vendor/bin is in your PATH |
| Migration errors | Check the database credentials in .env |
| CSS/JS not loading | Run npm run dev again |
| 500 Internal Server Error | Run php artisan key:generate and clear cache |
🎉 Done!
You’ve successfully cloned and set up the Laravel Bootstrap Admin Dashboard Template on your local machine!
You can now explore, customize, and build powerful admin panels using this clean and responsive UI.
🔗 Repository
https://github.com/StarCodeKh/Laravel-Dashboard-Template-Makes-Your-Project

