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PHP Lost & Found System – Free Download & Live Demo

PHP Lost & Found System – Free Download & Live Demo

Download a free PHP-based Lost & Found Information System with full admin panel features including secure login, category and item management, message handling, and public item posting. Ideal for schools, malls, and terminals.

This Lost & Found Information System project is built in PHP and MySQL, featuring a full-featured Admin Panel and a public-facing site—ideal for universities, malls, terminals, or campus environments.

Features Overview

This system allows admins and users to easily report lost or found items, manage submissions, and communicate through a built-in messaging system.


Admin Panel Features

✅ Secure Login and Logout
Ensures only authorized users can access the admin dashboard.

✅ Dashboard
Quick summary view of the system's statistics—items, users, categories, and messages.


Category Management

Manage item classifications for better organization:

  • Add New Category
  • List All Categories
  • View Category Details
  • Update/Delete Categories

Item Management

Full CRUD operations for managing lost and found items:

  • Add New Item
  • List All Items
  • View Item Details
  • Update/Delete Items
  • Upload item images with descriptions

User Management

Easily manage registered staff or contributors:

  • Add New User
  • List All Users
  • Update/Delete User Details

Messages Management

Handle inquiries submitted by users:

  • View All Messages
  • Read Message Details
  • Delete Unwanted Messages

Page Management

Update content directly from the admin panel:

  • Edit Home Page & About Us content
  • Update Contact Information
  • Change Admin Account Info
  • Manage System Settings

Public Site Features

  • Home Page with Image Slider
        Visually highlights recent lost and found reports.
  • List and Filter Items
        Users can view all published items or filter them by category (e.g., electronics, documents, accessories).
  • Post a Found Item
        Visitors can submit found item reports—pending approval by an admin before publishing.
  • About Us & Contact Pages
        Static pages editable from the admin panel.
  • Send Message
        Visitors can send inquiries or messages through a secure form.

 

Project Overview

  • Project Name:  Lost & Found Information System Project
  • Developer: Oretnom23
  • Application Type: Web Application
  • Language Used: PHP
  • Recommended PHP Versions: 7 & Above
  • Database: MySQL

 

Free Download PHP Source Code

Ready to explore or customize the system yourself? We’re offering the complete source code of the  Lost & Found Information System in PHP for free download.

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Lost & Found Information System PHP Project Source Code

 

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Included:

  • Complete PHP & MySQL source code
  • Database file (.sql)
  • Documentation for setup

💡 Note: This system is ideal for educational purposes only.

 

How to Run the Project

  • Download the project and unzip it.
  • Go to your XAMPP folder, find the htdocs directory, and paste the extracted project folder in there.
  • Open your browser (Chrome/Firefox works best) and go to:  http://localhost/phpmyadmin
  • Create a new database (use the name given in Readme.txt).
  • Click "Import" and upload the .sql file from the DATABASE FILE folder.
  • Head to: http://localhost/[YOUR_PROJECT_FOLDER_NAME]/
  • Use the login details from the project folder to access the system.
  • That’s it! Now you’re ready to explore the Lost & Found Information System.

 

Live Demo & Access

🔗 Frontend Live Demo: Click here  
🔗 Backend Live Demo: Click here  
🔐 Admin Login: admin / admin123

Note: The demo has limited access for security reasons and is intended for educational purposes.