How to Install WooCommerce on Elementary OS Latest

WooCommerce is a popular plugin for WordPress that allows you to easily create an online store. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install WooCommerce on Elementary OS.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that you have the following:

Step 1. Log in to the server

Log in to the server or hosting account where you have installed WordPress using the ssh command or a terminal emulator such as Guake.

ssh username@your_server_ip_address

Step 2. Navigate to the WordPress installation directory

Navigate to the directory where you have installed WordPress using the cd command.

cd /var/www/html/wordpress

Note that the path may differ based on your server configuration.

Step 3. Install the WooCommerce plugin

To install the WooCommerce plugin, you can use the WordPress administration panel or the command line interface. In this tutorial, we will use the command line interface.

wp plugin install woocommerce --activate

This command will download and install the WooCommerce plugin and activate it on your WordPress site.

Step 4. Configure WooCommerce settings

Once the plugin is installed and activated, you can configure your store settings by navigating to WooCommerce > Settings in the WordPress administration panel.

From here, you can configure various settings such as payment options, shipping options, and taxes.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown how to install WooCommerce on Elementary OS Latest. By following these steps, you can easily set up an online store on your WordPress site using WooCommerce.

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