Set up currencies

In this article, you will learn how to set up currencies for your phpFox V5 platform. Currencies are essential for any online community that involves transactions, such as purchasing items, subscribing to services, or using virtual goods. By configuring currencies correctly, you can ensure a smooth and efficient experience for your users when they engage in financial activities on your platform.

Add a new currency

To add a new currency to your phpFox V5 platform, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Admin Control Panel (AdminCP) with an administrator account.
2. Navigate to: Localization → Currencies.
3. Click on the Add New Currency button.
4. Fill in the required fields:
   • Code: Enter the three-letter currency code (e.g., USD for US Dollar, EUR for Euro).
   • Name: Enter the full name of the currency (e.g., US Dollar, Euro).
   • Symbol: Enter the symbol for the currency (e.g., $, €).
   • Format: Define how the currency should be displayed.
   • Default: Check this box if you want this currency to be the default currency for your platform.
   • Active: Check this box to make the currency available for use on your platform.
5. Click Save to add the new currency.

You will need to make sure that active payment gateways support the new currency to avoid any issues with transactions.

Edit an existing currency

To edit an existing currency, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Admin Control Panel (AdminCP) with an administrator account.
2. Navigate to: Localization → Currencies.
3. Find the currency you want to edit in the list and click on the Edit button next to it.
4. Update the necessary fields (Code, Name, Symbol, Format, Default, Active) as needed.
5. Click Save to apply the changes.

Delete a currency

To delete a currency, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Admin Control Panel (AdminCP) with an administrator account.
2. Navigate to: Localization → Currencies.
3. Find the currency you want to delete in the list and click on the Delete button next to it.
4. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

Set a default currency

To set a default currency for your platform, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Admin Control Panel (AdminCP) with an administrator account.
2. Navigate to: Localization → Currencies.
3. Find the currency you want to set as default and enable the Default checkbox next to it. Changing the default currency will automatically unset the previous default currency.

Done! You have successfully set up currencies for your phpFox V5 platform. Users can now use the configured currencies for their transactions, and you can manage them as needed through the Admin Control Panel.