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1. PrestaShop Installation What s in this Chapter Installing a web based program is not like auto installing a program on your Windows computer You don t just pop in a DVD and click Install You need the skills or patience to create a database set file security permissions and to work with files with long path names many of which are confusingly similar such as includes configure php and admin includes configure php Thankfully there are many people who can install your store for you Because nobody can know everything about a technology in the tech world even the most advanced programmer has someone they can ask for help So don t be shy about asking for help See Appendix A for some recommendations PrestaShop is a copyright of Bruno Leveque This Installation Guide is an excerpt from SHOWME Guides PrestaShop User Manual 2008 Pithy Productions Inc www osCommerceManuals com THIS PRESTASHOP INSTALLATION GUIDE MAY BE REDISTRIBUTED IF THIS ENTIRE COPYRIGHT STATEMENT REMAINS INTACT Like this free guide You ll love the full PrestaShop User Manual Get it from www osCommerceManuals com 1 Installation Chapter excerpted from ShowMe Guides PrestaShop User Manual www oscommercemanuals com Pre Installation Checklist Before you begin fill out the Pre Installation Checklist completely This will allow you to have all the information you will need during installation and configuration in one place This will save you2. Create Database Step 2 Create a username any name seven characters or less and a password then click the Next Step button 5 Installation Chapter excerpted from ShowMe Guides PrestaShop User Manual www oscommercemanuals com _ TIP Click the Generate Password Button to have the Wizard create a VERY secure random password for you using a long string of symbols characters and numbers You will only copy and paste this password once and never have to type or remember it again so let it use this crazy password Step 2 Create Database Users Username AnyName Seven characters max Password Password Again Create Database Step 3 Specify what privileges this user will have You want this database user to have ALL PRIVILEGES in order to set up the database properly so be sure to check the ALL PRIVILEGES box then click the Next Step button Step 3 Add User to the Database User AnyName Database myprestashop_mydatabase ALL PRIVILEGES SELECT CREATE INSERT ALTER UPDATE DROP DELETE LOCK TABLES INDEX REFERENCES CREATE TEMPORARY TABLES E CREATE ROUTINE Create Database Step 4 Print the MySQL Database Summary page 6 Installation Chapter excerpted from ShowMe Guides PrestaShop User Manual www oscommercemanuals com woo MySOL Database Wizard UserAnyName was added to the database myprestashop_mydatabase Step 4 Complete the task Add another database Add another user using the MySQL Databa
3. PHP register global option is off recommended GZIP compression is on recommended Refresh these settings Install Step 2 Database Configuration Copy the database information from your Database Wizard results above You might get this step wrong a few times especially database SERVER usually localhost or a number and database NAME usually a name Don t worry you can t break it Just hit your browser s BACK button switch the information and try again Click the VERIFY NOW Button until you see the happy message 10 Installation Chapter excerpted from ShowMe Guides PrestaShop User Manual www oscommercemanuals com Database is connected TIP If you cannot get this correct contact your web host for help Many web hosts require a prefix to your database name and username but you have to ask them what the prefix is FULL or SIMPLE MODE To have the most common payment modules installed for you and to see the sample products you can delete them later use FULL MODE Advanced users Only can select Simple Mode EMAIL DELIVERY SETUP Type your email address where you want PrestaShop to send you messages and click the SEND ME A TEST EMAIL Button to see if the server s SMTP program is working It can take a few minutes or even a couple of hours for the server to send it because there can be many other messages from other domains in the mail server s queue Click the NEXT Button DATABASE CONFIGURATION Con
4. cPanel s very long Home page you can click 4 CTRL F and type File Manager or use cPanel s FIND box in the top left of the screen mi Le B New File New Copy Mowe Upload Download Delete Rename Folder File is This brings you to the Upload Files screen Click the BROWSE Button to find the Prestashop file on your computer and it will automatically begin uploading to your web host i Upload files Maximum File Size allowed for upload 50 MB Please select files to upload to f home c Desktop PrestashopV1 1 01 zip Add Another Upload Box Back to home When it has finished uploading click the link Back to home to leave the uploader and return to the File Manager gt TIP When the screen reads 100 uploaded you can safely click the Back to link it 4 seems that the uploading animation should stop but it often does not Ll Install Step 4 Create your store s database O OQ A database is a way for your shop to organize and store all the information it will gather Think of it as a very large spreadsheet with many many tables You are simply creating the structure here an empty shell for the Wizard to automatically fill up with the correct tables and names 4 Installation Chapter excerpted from ShowMe Guides PrestaShop User Manual www oscommercemanuals com Use cPanel s Database Wizard to Create an empty database Create a database user and Assign a user and permissions to
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6. contact your web host to see if they can be changed for you If not you will need to stop here and find a new web host Required Write permissions If you uploaded and unzipped using cPanel s File Manager all the Write Permissions should be correct If you did not turn to the Power Tools chapter for help in setting the permissions now Optional set up Leave these settings the way they are unless you are an advanced user If there are any problems here consult your web host or a tech support person no beginner can modify these settings Then click the NEXT Button 9 Installation Chapter excerpted from ShowMe Guides PrestaShop User Manual www oscommercemanuals com SYSTEM AND PERMISSIONS The following settings are required Please make sure the following checklist items are true If you have any questions please visit our Documentation Wiki and or Community Forum PHP settings modify via your PHP admin software PHP 5 0 or later is installed Allowed to upload files Allowed to create new files and folders GD Library is installed MySQL support is on Write permissions on folders do not apply recursively to subfolders config tools smarty compile Write permissions on folders and subfolders recursively img mails modules themes prestashop lang translations Optional set up PHP settings modify via your PHP admin software Allowed to open external URLs
7. delete the install folder located on hosting server Take me to my new Front Office online store or Back Office admin tool e My Front Office e My Back Office Step 5 Rename the Back Office Admin folder with a unique name For security reasons you must also give your store s Back Office Admin folder a unique name Having a unique folder name helps discourage hackers from attempting to find your Admin and steal your information Still in your cPanel s File Manager click until you highlight the ADMIN directory Then click the RENAME Icon A B Button in top row 14 Installation Chapter excerpted from ShowMe Guides PrestaShop User Manual www oscommercemanuals com File Manager at _ iB Upload Download Delete Rename New File New Copy Folder Ho 2 For security reasons you cannot connect to the Back Office until after you have deleted the install folder renamed the admin folder eg admin662 Please then access this page by the new url eg http www domain thd admin6 2 CONGRATULATIONS To see your new store in your browser click the MY FRONT OFFICE Button and immediately BOOKMARK it or add it to your Favorites list To see and begin setting up your new private Back Office click the MY BACK OFFICE Button and turn to the next chapter Ai TIP If you renamed your Admin as you are supposed to the MY PF J BACK OFFICE link will not work You will need to go t
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9. f you receive an error message about permissions go back to Setting File Permissions and increase the file permissions to 777 using your FTP program before returning to this screen and clicking RETRY Remember you MUST change them back after installation Istallation Problem Solving 00O If you ve had any difficulty with your installation check again to be sure that you have set the appropriate file permissions for each folder or directory that requires it That usually fixes 99 of installation problems 16 Installation Chapter excerpted from ShowMe Guides PrestaShop User Manual www oscommercemanuals com Technical Help Procedure 1 Read your Manual 2 Ask your email group for more help such as CRE Loaded Newbies yahoogroups com 3 Go to the technical forums and FAQ for a similar problem www getcre com or oscommerceuniversity com 4 When all else fails pay for technical support TALK BACK Did you want more information on anything in this chapter Click here to let us Know Return to Table of Contents Go to Next Chapter PrestaShop is a copyright of Bruno Leveque This Installation Guide is an excerpt from SHOWME Guides PrestaShop User Manual 2008 Pithy Productions Inc www osCommerceManuals com THIS PRESTASHOP INSTALLATION GUIDE MAY BE REDISTRIBUTED IF THIS ENTIRE COPYRIGHT STATEMENT REMAINS INTACT Like this free guide You ll love the full PrestaShop User Manual Get it from www osCommerc
10. figure your database by filling out the following fields Database server localhast name Database name nithypub prestashop Login pithypub presta Password Database is connected PrestaShop database tables prefix Full mode Install all basic modules and add sample products O Simple mode Don t install any module E MAIL DELIVERY SET UP C Configure SMTP manually advanced users only By deraut the PHE maig function is used For more functionality manual STP configuration recommended jJaneicejanesmith cam send me a test e mail 11 Installation Chapter excerpted from ShowMe Guides PrestaShop User Manual www oscommercemanuals com Install Step 3 Shop Configuration Shop name Fill in the name of your store to be displayed in your store Shop logo Click the BROWSE Button to find your store s logo on your computer Recommended size is 230x75 pixels but it can accept many sizes First name The name you will use when logging in or if you forget your password Last name The last name you will use when logging in or if you forget your password Shop password The password you want to use when logging into your shop s Back Office administration panel Receive notifications by e mail If you do not check this box you will not receive email notices when you receive orders etc When you are finished click the NEXT Button 12 Installation Chapter excerpted from ShowMe Guides PrestaShop User Manua
11. iles to it If you use cPanel Vdeck or Plesk you can add the domain name yourself just by clicking Domain Manager 2 Installation Chapter excerpted from ShowMe Guides PrestaShop User Manual www oscommercemanuals com Check off each item as you complete it L Install Step 1 Get PrestaShop Get a free copy of PrestaShop from prestashop com or download from a third party site such as oscommercemanuals com Save the file to an easily remembered location such as your desktop f b TIP Don t forget where you put the zip file as you will need it for the next 1 Jf step LI Install Step 2 Unzip the files onto your PC So you will have a copy for your personal use and editing unzip the files onto your personal computer Double Click the Zip file name Windows XP or use free 7zip or a similar zip program See Power Tools chapter for how to use to unzip your files into the folder on your personal computer where you will administer and manage your website A good place is in the My documents folder make a new folder called My Store Ll Install Step 3 Upload the zip file to your web host Now upload a full copy of the program to your web host Log onto your web host s cPanel Home page using the instructions your web host sent you and click the FILE MANAGER link 3 Installation Chapter excerpted from ShowMe Guides PrestaShop User Manual www oscommercemanuals com TIP If you have difficulty locating any item on
12. l www oscommercemanuals com SHOP CONFIGURATION Merchant admin into Shop name My Store Name shop logo logo jpg Recommended size 230x75 ox Ls PRESTASHOP First name Last name WITH E mail address lianeg janesgifts carm Shop password Re type to confirm WV Receive notifications by e mail Install Step 4 Installation is complete Print a copy of this page as a backup in case you forget your password For security reasons PrestaShop will not let you log onto your Back Office administration panel until you delete the Install directory or folder TO DELETE THE INSTALL DIRECTORY Open your cPanel browser window or log onto cPanel and click FILE MANAGER as you did above Click the folders until you find the INSTALL directory then click the DELETE Icon X button in the top row 13 Installation Chapter excerpted from ShowMe Guides PrestaShop User Manual www oscommercemanuals com File Manager Setti salt T Z e we RK 4s New File New Copy Mowe Upload Download Delete Rename Folder File CONGRATULATIONS Installation is complete You have just installed and configured PrestaShop to be your online shop solution We wish you unqualified success Below are your shop details You can modify these after logging in to the Back Oftce Shop name PrestaShop Manual First name Jane Last name SMITH E mail janedjanesgifts cam WARNING For security reasons you must now
13. many many hours of back and forth figuring out little just one more thing things Programs Needed Web Hostinfo 79 E d FTP File Transfer Protocol program to Do your web host s servers support batch upload files create directories and PrestaShop Call and ask them before set file permissions FileZilla is a free open starting it s a good way to test their source FTP program support before you buy Site management HTML editor program L Does your web host use the easy to use like Dreamweaver to synchronize create a control panel cPanel Vdeck or Plesk mirror copy website on your PC and Other control panels are not as easy perform quick Searches CTRL F to locate the code you wish to edit _ A graphics program such as Paint Shop Pro PhotoShop or any free graphics program downloaded from the web for resizing your photos F Do you have your domain name What payment processor will you use registered What is their URL Username account number and password What is the exact www address What shipping company will you use What F Did you register it at least 24 72 hours is their URL Username account number ago Type the address in your browser to and password be sure it is live Are you required to charge tax On what d Have you notified your web host about your products what rate and in what regions new domain name so they can point your Get help from your attorney f
14. o the link as you named it for example http www mystorename com admin1 2345 15 Installation Chapter excerpted from ShowMe Guides PrestaShop User Manual www oscommercemanuals com CATEGORIES Ancrs sores imal Laptops NEW PREHJE TS MANUFACTURERS hk Apps Comper Inc Shure miope Al mamil aon ees LOREM IPSUM CEHILOR S11 AMT INFORMATION Pecegteer tint amal cimilatal nen preneni Deler Leam Nika i 1 Terma end cond treed of ace Sk Te ut Qu et aa Teg Tee LN aube inure digin pp mahi Moc Beek craked r Cady ti Abm us i Bt ve 5 Erp E eu hipsi 7 par Er ia Tae ant Goa aa het tha road thanks Eo aa 2 ind tient Revolt y Paji Toh LETS iai iPod hiie ch iPod foc hs Ker dega Mar iPod sioa the merida MacBesk maken ites Reeoleticnary Mubi TOP SELLERS features Mew i EB mabi eanetabehs pean Es bit pned iheska ta 3 Towck inbetece 2 5 a amj 16208 Pij Ages pipir Hra dhii h ia eLp M ispi plies mach meia Lalai a best selera Mi Ded ree roth lit wer eter mae vibran bkin TELP b ik n mirma Hiapilayp WiFi gm pnk srd rec techretlociaa ond 802 9 06 i mm thin eae aya Salari 189 05 79 00 1 400 00 289 00 If you had any trouble go back and check each of the items on the Pre Installation Checklist then check your steps beginning with Step 1 If you find that you have done each step correctly turn to the Installation Troubleshooting section a During installation i
15. r installing PrestaShop 6 3 Contact your web host to see if they can change anything for you If not you will need to install at a different web host Installation Screens Install Start Welcome Screen You ve come to the right place Choose your language English or French then click the NEXT Button at the bottom to begin automatic installation 8 Installation Chapter excerpted from ShowMe Guides PrestaShop User Manual www oscommercemanuals com WELCOME Welcome to the PrestaShop v1 0 0 8 Installer wizard Please allow 5 15 minutes to complete the installation process The PrestaShop Installer will do most of the work in just a few clicks However you will have to know how to do the following manually Set permissions on folders amp subfolders using Terminal or an FTP client Access and configure PHP 5 0 on your hosting server Back up your database and all application files update only For more information please consult our online documentation Choose the Installer language English LO Fran ais French Installation method Installation Full installation of the PrestaShop e Commerce Solution Update Get the latest stable version no old version detected System and Permissions The Wizard checks to see if your web server has everything needed to proceed Required Settings Every item should be displayed in green If any Required Extensions or Required Settings are not then
16. ses Area Return to TAS Make sure to specify the user and database exactly as written above Mysql s server name is localhost is your web host s SERVERNAME You will need all four circled pieces of information for f Notice the extra pieces of vital database information circled above you did not enter this it the next step _ By default the server name is commonly named localhost so if you do not see the circled A 20028 in your cPanel MySQL Database Wizard try using localhost for the server name then contact your web host for more help Leave this window open so you can copy and paste the information directly into the A Installation Wizard being careful to not copy any spaces before or after Open a new browser window by clicking CTRL N After Database Setup Once you have created your empty database you will receive an information screen with four important pieces of information the exact database name server location and your username and password SAVE AND PRINT THIS DATABASE INFORMATION and keep it in a safe place you will need it for the next step LI Install Step 5 Start the Install Wizard Using your web browser go to the following address http www yourdomainname com install Please refer to your Pre Installation Checklist for each item on the following Installation screens 7 Installation Chapter excerpted from ShowMe Guides PrestaShop User Manual www oscommercemanuals com PRESTA
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