Before you install LimeSurvey, you should check the manual[1], in particular the sections for a new install[2] or for updating[3] an existing installation. [1] - https://manual.limesurvey.org/ [2] - https://manual.limesurvey.org/Installation [3] - https://manual.limesurvey.org/Upgrading_from_a_previous_version You will need to provide a database for your LimeSurvey installation. This assumes you have some knowledge of your preferred DB, and already have it installed and configured. If not, please refer to a relevant Gentoo DB guide. Once you have a database ready all you need to do is to go to this location http://${VHOST_HOSTNAME}/${VHOST_APPDIR}/admin/ and provide the credentials required for the database access. If you installed into a vhost, for the above address to be accurate, you need to pass -h "" and -d "" into webapp_config. The protocol is hardcoded, so you'll have to use https:// if you're using an SSL / TLS connection. The default limesurvey user and password for a new install are: username: admin password: password