OFEngine documentation
OFEngine is a self-hosted creator platform. You install it on your own server and run your own subscription site under your own brand: paid subscriptions, pay-per-view posts and messages, tips, livestreaming, paid video calls, mass messaging, a fan CRM, AI tools and agency mode.
These docs cover everything from a fresh server to a live site.
Start here
Section titled “Start here”- Check your server: PHP, database and hosting requirements.
- Install OFEngine: upload the files and run the 7-step web installer.
- Finish setup: add the cron job, then configure payments, storage and email.
What OFEngine is
Section titled “What OFEngine is”OFEngine is sold as a one-time license (Regular $300, Pro $1,500, Business $3,000, custom Enterprise) with no monthly fee and no revenue share. You keep what fans pay, minus your payment processor’s fees. It runs on PHP 8.1+ (8.2 recommended) with MySQL or MariaDB, and most installs take about 15 minutes with the web installer. See ofengine.com for plans and the live demo to try it first.
All guides
Section titled “All guides”Getting started
Section titled “Getting started”- Server requirements: the hosting, PHP and database requirements.
- Installation: upload OFEngine and run the 7-step web installer.
- After installing: the cron job and setup checklist.
Configuration
Section titled “Configuration”- Payment gateways: Stripe, PayPal, CCBill, NetBilling and crypto.
- Media storage: local disk or S3-compatible storage such as Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2 or Backblaze B2.
- Email: outgoing email for receipts, password resets and notifications.
- Livestreaming and video calls: connect GetStream for livestreams and paid 1:1 calls.
- AI features: connect Ollama, OpenRouter or any OpenAI-compatible API and turn on the AI chat agent, AI Compose and AI insights.
License and updates
Section titled “License and updates”- Your license: license keys, domain binding and the customer portal.
- Updating OFEngine: download and apply updates safely.
- Troubleshooting: fixes for the most common install and runtime problems.
- Changelog: what’s new and fixed, release by release.
Get help
Section titled “Get help”- Email: support@ofengine.com
- Customer portal: license.ofengine.com/customer/login. Download files, manage your license and open support tickets.
- Live demo: demo.ofengine.com
Your plan decides the level of support. Pro and Business include free installation: email us your server details and we’ll do it for you.