Cannot Install DoorFall Desk
Troubleshoot database, permissions, PHP and license problems during installation.
Database connection fails
Verify Database host, port, name, username and password with the hosting provider.
Database is not empty
For a clean first installation, use an empty database.
Tables are partly created
An interrupted installer can leave tables behind. Follow the installer error shown and use the supported retry behavior where available rather than randomly editing tables.
File permission problem
Confirm PHP can write to the configuration/runtime directories required by installation.
License activation fails
Confirm:
- the key is a DoorFall Desk
DFD-key - the domain is correct
- HTTPS/network/DNS can reach the DoorFall license service
- the key is not already activated on another domain
Blank/error page
Check the server PHP error log and confirm the server meets the PHP version/extension requirements.
Last updated August 23, 2026