Sponzy Video Vault System v1.0 - Complete Documentation

🎯 1. System Overview

The Sponzy Video Vault System is a comprehensive content management solution designed specifically for adult content creators and platforms. It provides enterprise-grade functionality with creator-friendly features, enabling efficient content organization, processing, and monetization.

            Key Benefits:
            Save 10+ hours weekly on content management
Increase revenue by 30% through better organization
Reduce storage costs by 50% with efficient cloud management
Professional content protection with watermarking

        

Target Audience

Content Creators: Individual creators managing large content libraries
Platform Owners: Adult entertainment platforms seeking content management solutions
Agencies: Content agencies managing multiple creators
Developers: Technical teams implementing content management systems

✨ 2. Key Features

🎬 Multi-Format Support

Handle videos (MP4, MOV, AVI), images (JPG, PNG, GIF), and audio files with automatic format detection and optimization.

☁️ Cloud Storage

Support for Amazon S3, Wasabi, DigitalOcean Spaces, and local storage with seamless switching between providers.

🔒 Content Protection

Advanced watermarking, access control, and anti-piracy features to protect valuable content.

📊 Analytics Dashboard

Comprehensive analytics including view counts, download tracking, and performance metrics.

⏰ Scheduled Publishing

Plan content releases with advanced scheduling and automated publishing to maximize engagement.

🏷️ Smart Organization

Category-based filing, custom tags, and intelligent search to keep content organized and discoverable.

Technical Specifications

Component	Requirement	Recommended
PHP Version	8.0+	8.1+
Laravel Version	9.0+	10.0+
Database	MySQL 5.7+	MySQL 8.0+
Memory	2GB RAM	4GB RAM
Storage	10GB	100GB+

🛠️ 3. Installation Guide

Quick Installation

# 1. Download and extract
wget https://releases.sponzy.com/vault/v1.0.zip
unzip sponzy-vault-v1.0.zip

# 2. Install dependencies
composer install --optimize-autoloader
npm install && npm run production

# 3. Configure environment
cp .env.example .env
php artisan key:generate

# 4. Setup database
php artisan migrate
php artisan db:seed --class=VaultSeeder

# 5. Set permissions
chmod -R 755 storage/
chmod -R 755 public/uploads/
        

Environment Configuration

# Vault Settings
VAULT_ENABLED=true
VAULT_MAX_FILE_SIZE=2048
VAULT_AUTO_ENABLE_CREATORS=true

# Storage Configuration
FILESYSTEM_DRIVER=s3
AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=your_key
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=your_secret
AWS_BUCKET=your_bucket

# Queue Configuration
QUEUE_CONNECTION=database
        

Important: Ensure FFmpeg is installed for video processing functionality. Queue workers must be running for background processing.

👤 4. User Guide

Getting Started

Access Vault: Navigate to /vault in your dashboard
Upload Content: Drag and drop files or use the browse button
Add Metadata: Include titles, descriptions, tags, and categories
Organize: Use categories and tags for easy discovery
Publish: Share content to timeline when ready

Upload Process

Step 1: File Selection

Choose videos, images, or audio files up to 2GB each. Multiple files can be selected simultaneously.

Step 2: Metadata Entry

Add titles, descriptions, tags, and select appropriate categories for organization.

Step 3: Processing

Files are automatically processed, watermarked (if enabled), and thumbnails generated.

Step 4: Ready to Publish

Once processing completes, content appears in your vault ready for publishing.

🔧 5. Admin Guide

Dashboard Overview

The admin dashboard provides comprehensive oversight of the vault system, including user management, storage monitoring, and system configuration.

User Management

Enable/Disable Vault: Control vault access per user
Storage Quotas: Set individual storage limits
Activity Monitoring: Track user uploads and engagement
Bulk Operations: Manage multiple users simultaneously

Category Management

# Access category management
/admin/vault/categories

# Available operations:
- Create new categories
- Edit existing categories
- Delete unused categories
- Reorder category display
        

Storage Configuration

Provider	Configuration	Benefits
Amazon S3	AWS credentials required	Reliable, scalable, global CDN
Wasabi	Wasabi API keys	Cost-effective, S3-compatible
DigitalOcean	Spaces credentials	Simple setup, good performance
Local Storage	Server configuration	Full control, no external costs

System Monitoring

Storage Usage: Monitor total and per-user storage consumption
Processing Queue: Track video processing status and queue length
Error Monitoring: Review system errors and failed operations
Performance Metrics: Analyze system performance and optimization opportunities

💻 6. Developer Documentation

Architecture Overview

vault-system/
├── Controllers/
│   ├── VaultController.php      # Main vault operations
│   └── Admin/VaultController.php # Admin functions
├── Models/
│   ├── VaultItem.php           # Vault item model
│   └── VaultCategory.php       # Category model
├── Views/
│   ├── vault/                  # User interface
│   └── admin/vault/            # Admin interface
├── Jobs/
│   ├── ProcessVaultVideo.php   # Video processing
│   └── GenerateThumbnail.php   # Thumbnail creation
└── Migrations/
    └── create_vault_tables.php # Database schema
        

API Endpoints

Method	Endpoint	Description
GET	/vault	List user's vault items
POST	/vault	Upload new items
GET	/vault/{id}	View specific item
PUT	/vault/{id}	Update item metadata
DELETE	/vault/{id}	Delete item
POST	/vault/{id}/publish	Publish to timeline

Database Schema

CREATE TABLE vault_items (
    id BIGINT PRIMARY KEY AUTO_INCREMENT,
    user_id BIGINT NOT NULL,
    title VARCHAR(255),
    file_path VARCHAR(500) NOT NULL,
    thumbnail_path VARCHAR(500),
    file_type ENUM('video', 'image', 'audio'),
    file_size BIGINT,
    category VARCHAR(100),
    tags TEXT,
    status ENUM('processing', 'active', 'failed'),
    view_count INT DEFAULT 0,
    download_count INT DEFAULT 0,
    created_at TIMESTAMP,
    updated_at TIMESTAMP
);
        

Custom Events

VaultItemUploaded: Fired when new item is uploaded
VaultItemProcessed: Fired when processing completes
VaultItemPublished: Fired when item is published to timeline
VaultItemDeleted: Fired when item is deleted

🔧 7. Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Upload Failures

Symptoms: Files fail to upload or get stuck in processing
Solutions:

Check PHP upload limits (upload_max_filesize, post_max_size)
Verify storage permissions and available space
Ensure queue workers are running
Check network connectivity for cloud storage

Video Processing Issues

# Check queue status
php artisan queue:work --once

# Fix stuck videos
php artisan vault:fix-stuck-videos

# Restart processing
php artisan queue:restart
        

Missing Thumbnails

# Generate missing thumbnails
php artisan vault:generate-thumbnails

# Or use web route
curl https://yoursite.com/generate-vault-thumbnails
        

Debug Commands

php artisan vault:test-storage - Test storage connection
php artisan vault:verify-files - Check file integrity
php artisan vault:cleanup - Clean orphaned files
php artisan vault:sync - Sync database with storage

Log Files

Application: storage/logs/laravel.log
Upload Debug: public/vault_debug.txt
Processing: storage/logs/video-processing.log
Queue Workers: storage/logs/worker.log

❓ 8. Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Q: What file formats are supported?

A: Videos (MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV), Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP), Audio (MP3, WAV, M4A)

Q: What's the maximum file size?

A: Default is 2GB per file, configurable by admin up to 10GB

Q: Is content automatically watermarked?

A: Yes, videos are watermarked by default. This can be disabled per upload or globally.

Q: Can I schedule content publication?

A: Yes, you can schedule posts for future publication dates and times.

Technical Questions

Q: Which storage providers are supported?

A: Local storage, Amazon S3, Wasabi, DigitalOcean Spaces, and any S3-compatible service.

Q: How is video processing handled?

A: Local processing with FFmpeg, or cloud services like Coconut.co and AWS MediaConvert.

Q: Is the system scalable?

A: Yes, designed for high-volume usage with queue-based processing and cloud storage support.

Q: Can I customize categories?

A: Yes, admins can add, edit, and remove categories through the admin panel.

Business Questions

Q: What's included in version 1.0?

A: Complete vault system with upload, processing, organization, and publishing features.

Q: Are there usage limits?

A: Limits depend on your hosting and storage provider. No artificial limits imposed by the software.

Q: Can I white-label the system?

A: Yes, all branding and interface elements can be customized.

📞 9. Support & Contact

Getting Help

📚 Documentation

Comprehensive guides, API documentation, and troubleshooting resources available online.

💬 Community Forum

Join our Discord community for peer support and feature discussions.

📧 Email Support

Direct email support for technical issues and general inquiries.

🚀 Priority Support

Dedicated support channel for enterprise customers with guaranteed response times.

Contact Information

Email: support@sponzy.com
Discord: discord.gg/sponzy
Website: www.sponzy.com
Documentation: docs.sponzy.com/vault

Business Hours

Standard Support: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM EST
Priority Support: 24/7 for enterprise customers
Community Forum: 24/7 peer support

Version 1.0 Release Notes:

✅ Complete vault functionality
✅ Multi-storage provider support
✅ Advanced video processing
✅ Timeline integration
✅ Admin management panel
✅ Comprehensive analytics

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