<p>It sounds like you're missing permission on a folder in the <code>/craft</code> directory. Best thing to do, is just retrace your steps by following the official <a href="https://craftcms.com/docs/installing" rel="nofollow">install guide</a>. </p>

<p>I don't use MAMP though, so there might be extra stuff you need to do, but if you scroll down to the bottom of that page to the <a href="https://craftcms.com/docs/installing#additional-resources" rel="nofollow">Additional Resources</a> section. There are some other links to articles which might help, in particular this one:</p>

<p><a href="http://a73cram5ay.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/installing-craft-cms-on-mac-os-x-using.html" rel="nofollow">Installing Craft CMS on Mac OS X Using MAMP &amp; Sequel Pro</a></p>

<p>If you do want to start again then you should be safe to delete the <code>/craft</code> folder and try again. Although unless you're missing files, you shouldn't really need to start again.</p>

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2016-08-08T16:15:11.857Z
First, thanks... That is exactly what I did.  I first tried using the Mijingo approach, which to me seems identica as a73cram5ayl.  Then I ran it exactly as outlined by a73cram5ay under Additional Resources.  Either way, I still get the same "Service Unavailable" error message, with no other error reference, etc.
Hellyar
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2016-08-08T16:24:02.750Z
Is there a way (in terminal) to check the permission for each file to see if the chmod -R 744 craft/app took?   I tried using the command ls -l app, ls -l config and ls -l storage.  But, 744 does not appear in any of the lists.
Hellyar
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2016-08-08T17:14:43.963Z
see above, I just tried a 4th time with a clean install.  I'm still getting the same error.  Thoughts?  This is kind of sad.
Hellyar
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@hellyar ls -lah will give you a list and permissions of folders / files, but to me it seems that you might not be able to connect to the database.

Please try your url and point to /admin it might give you a more useful error message
mike-orez
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2016-08-08T15:26:07.213Z
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Steve Holland
<p>I'm having a problem installing locally on my Mac (using MAMP Pro, Sequel Pro).  I followed all the steps in the Mijingo installation video - plus a few others.  When I go to install Craft CMS I get the following error message:  </p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Service Unavailable  Our site is temporarily unavailable.  Please try again later."</p>
</blockquote>

<p>I checked terminal and <code>.htaccess</code> appears hidden under the public directory.  I changed the permissions.  And the config file appears to be pointing in the correct places. </p>

<p>What might I be missing? ...or at the very least, how do I delete and start again fresh?  Is it as simple as deleting the Craft files and starting over again or are there hidden files that need to be addressed before I can start clean again?</p>

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2016-08-08T14:53:26.813Z
There is no other error message.  Just a box with the text referenced.
Hellyar
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2016-08-08T15:55:11.187Z
Have you visited the /admin path?  Sometimes I get this error when I need to finish updating or creating the db.
Rockwell Rice
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2016-08-08T17:25:15.810Z
@RockwellRice  ...well now I feel stupid.  I was launching from MAMP instead of typing the URL in my browser.  So, yeah that worked.  Thanks
Hellyar
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2016-08-08T17:34:54.770Z
@Hellyar Can you add what worked for you as an official answer? Will help in case someone else runs into the same problem.
Brad Bell
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"Service Unavailable" Error
# "Service Unavailable" Error

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-08-08)

I'm having a problem installing locally on my Mac (using MAMP Pro, Sequel Pro). I followed all the steps in the Mijingo installation video - plus a few others. When I go to install Craft CMS I get the following error message:

> Service Unavailable Our site is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later."

I checked terminal and `.htaccess` appears hidden under the public directory. I changed the permissions. And the config file appears to be pointing in the correct places.

What might I be missing? ...or at the very least, how do I delete and start again fresh? Is it as simple as deleting the Craft files and starting over again or are there hidden files that need to be addressed before I can start clean again?

**Tags:** installation

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: There is no other error message.  Just a box with the text referenced.  
> **username_1**: Have you visited the /admin path?  Sometimes I get this error when I need to finish updating or creating the db.  
> **username_0**: @RockwellRice  ...well now I feel stupid.  I was launching from MAMP instead of typing the URL in my browser.  So, yeah that worked.  Thanks  
> **username_2**: @username_0 Can you add what worked for you as an official answer? Will help in case someone else runs into the same problem.  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2016-08-08. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

It sounds like you're missing permission on a folder in the `/craft` directory. Best thing to do, is just retrace your steps by following the official [install guide](https://craftcms.com/docs/installing).

I don't use MAMP though, so there might be extra stuff you need to do, but if you scroll down to the bottom of that page to the [Additional Resources](https://craftcms.com/docs/installing#additional-resources) section. There are some other links to articles which might help, in particular this one:

[Installing Craft CMS on Mac OS X Using MAMP & Sequel Pro](http://a73cram5ay.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/installing-craft-cms-on-mac-os-x-using.html)

If you do want to start again then you should be safe to delete the `/craft` folder and try again. Although unless you're missing files, you shouldn't really need to start again.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: First, thanks... That is exactly what I did.  I first tried using the Mijingo approach, which to me seems identica as a73cram5ayl.  Then I ran it exactly as outlined by a73cram5ay under Additional Resources.  Either way, I still get the same "Service Unavailable" error message, with no other error reference, etc.  
> **username_0**: Is there a way (in terminal) to check the permission for each file to see if the chmod -R 744 craft/app took?   I tried using the command ls -l app, ls -l config and ls -l storage.  But, 744 does not appear in any of the lists.  
> **username_0**: see above, I just tried a 4th time with a clean install.  I'm still getting the same error.  Thoughts?  This is kind of sad.  
> **username_4**: @hellyar ls -lah will give you a list and permissions of folders / files, but to me it seems that you might not be able to connect to the database.  Please try your url and point to /admin it might give you a more useful error message  

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