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This is a technical manual for the MediaWiki software. It contains information for developers and system administrators on installing, managing and developing for the MediaWiki software.

This manual is not for end users of MediaWiki. If you are looking for documentation to help you use MediaWiki, read the MediaWiki Handbook.

Main sections

For system administrators

Installation: Guide to setting up a new MediaWiki installation.; DownloadDownload | Installing | Initial configuration; Alphabetical list of settings | Settings listed by function
Manual:System administrationManual:System administration: Guide to do administrative tasks on your wiki.; Backing up | Manual:Maintenance scriptsManual:Maintenance scripts
Manual:UpgradingManual:Upgrading: Guide to upgrade your MediaWiki installation.

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For developers

Architecture: An overview of the key parts of MediaWiki's source code.; Manual:CodeManual:Code | Manual:Global object variablesManual:Global object variables | Doxygen-generated documentation
Manual:Database layoutManual:Database layout: Details about the database architecture used by MediaWiki.; Manual:MySQLManual:MySQL | Manual:PostgreSQLManual:PostgreSQL | Manual:SQLiteManual:SQLite | Manual:IBM DB2Manual:IBM DB2 engines
Manual:Developing extensionsManual:Developing extensions: An overview of the ways to create a new MediaWiki extension.; Manual:HooksManual:Hooks | Manual:Parser functionsManual:Parser functions | Tag | Special page | Manual:SkinsManual:Skins
Web access: Details about query string parameters that can be passed to MediaWiki access scripts.; index.phpManual:Parameters to index.php | api.phpAPI:Main page

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Others

MediaWiki FAQ: Frequently asked questions about MediaWiki.

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