PCA - Installing

Please Note:

This is a short guide on how to install the PCA for the first time in a DHIS2 server. This action requires a high access level in the server (ideally a System Administrator). If you have limited access, please contact your System Administrator to request the installation of the App.

Method 1: Installing From the App Hub

Navigate to the App Management from your Apps Menu (see Image 1).

Image 1: Location of the App Management

Select App Hub to display all the available apps, and search for Program Configuration (see Image 2). Then select any of the available versions (ideally the latest stable version).

Image 2: Searching for the Program Configuration App

Congratulations! The PCA is now available in the DHIS2 Server.

Image 3: Program Configuration App successfully installed in the server

Method 2: Installing Manually

Step 1: Downloading the PCA

Refer to the Releases Page to download any version of the PCA, including the latest stable version available. It is recommended to install the latest version as it usually fixes bugs present in previous versions.

Step 2: Installing the PCA in a DHIS2 Server

Navigate to the App Management from the Apps Menu (see Image 4).

Image 4: Location of the App Management

Select Manual install and then click on the Upload an app to install button (see Image 5).

Image 5: Locating the Manual install functionality

This will open the File Explorer. Search for the ZIP File you downloaded in Step 1 and click Open (see Image 6).

Image 6: Selecting the PCA ZIP File from the File Explorer

This will start the upload and installation process (see Image 7).

Image 7: App being uploaded and installed into the server

Lastly, a notification will be displayed indicating that the app has been installed successfully (see Image 8).

Image 8: App installed

Congratulations! The PCA is now available in the DHIS2 Server.