> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://lekir.mfbktech.academy/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://lekir.mfbktech.academy/introduction.md).

# Introduction

LEKIR is a deliberately vulnerable web application designed to serve multiple purposes within the realm of cybersecurity education and training. It provides a simulated environment where users, including security professionals, web developers, students, and instructors, can enhance their skills and understanding of web application security in a safe and controlled setting.

**LEKIR Setup Guide:**

**1. GitHub - Source Code:**

* Clone the LEKIR repository from GitHub: LEKIR [official website](https://lekirframework.com/) for the link.
* Set up Apache, MySQL, and PHP on your local machine.
* Import the provided SQL file (`lekir.sql`) into your MySQL database.
* Configure the database credentials in the appropriate configuration file.
* Access LEKIR through your web browser.
* [Details here](/setup/github.md)

**2. VMWare Image:**

* Download the VMWare image of LEKIR from the [official website.](https://lekirframework.com/)
* Import the VMWare image into your VMWare environment.
* Start the virtual machine and follow any provided setup instructions.
* Access LEKIR through the provided URL in your web browser.
* [Details here](/setup/vm-image.md)

**3. Docker:**

* Pull the LEKIR Docker image from the [LEKIR official website.](https://lekirframework.com/)
* Run the LEKIR Docker container
* Access LEKIR through `localhost:1337` in your web browser.
* [Details here](/setup/github.md)

**Login Credentials:**

* Username: admin
* Password: password

**System:**

* Develop using php 8
* Apache
* PHP function to enable
  1. allow\_url\_include
  2. allow\_url\_fopen
  3. display\_errors
* Apache module to enable
  1. gd
  2. mysqli
  3. pdo\_mysql