Download and Install

Before installing this version of symfony, have a look at the main installation page to choose the best version for your project.

You can choose between several alternatives to install symfony, from the simplest to the most advanced one. If you need a step-by-step guide, refer to the installation chapter of the symfony book.

Upgrading

If you are upgrading from the previous symfony version, or if you want to learn the new features of this version, you can read the relevant upgrade instructions.

Source Download

If you want to customize your own installation, or if you want to browse the symfony source without installing it, you might prefer a simple download.

To create a shortcut to the symfony CLI, refer to the installation chapter for more details.

Checkout from the Subversion repository

To check out the 1.2 release, type in a command line:

$ svn co http://svn.symfony-project.com/branches/1.2

Use svn:externals

If your project is already under version control with SVN, you might want to use symfony as a svn:externals dependency. To do so, browse to the root of the project where you want to put symfony in, and type:

$ svn propedit svn:externals lib/vendor

# your favorite text editor then opens, and you must then type
symfony http://svn.symfony-project.com/branches/1.2

Browse the source online

Head to the source browser of the symfony trac.

User-contributed guides

The symfony wiki contains a few articles describing step-by-step installations on various platforms.

The forum has a dedicated section where many installation issues have already been solved, and where you will find a symfony user willing to help you in minutes if you have a new problem.