DEMO - Lost & Found Information System in PHP Free Source Code

Lost & Found Information System in PHP with Free Source Code

Are you looking for a practical and complete PHP project to manage lost and found items? Our Lost & Found Information System 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.

🔗 Download the PHP Source Code Now  
 

Included:

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

💡 Note: This system is ideal for educational purposes, project submissions, or for kick-starting a more advanced commercial-grade system.

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: Demo may have limited access for security.