How to Install S-Cart on MXLinux Latest?

S-Cart is an open-source eCommerce platform that allows you to create an online store quickly and easily. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install S-Cart on MXLinux Latest.

Step 1: Install Apache, PHP & MariaDB

1. Open the terminal on your MXLinux.

2. Install the Apache webserver using the following command:

   sudo apt-get install apache2
   

3. Install PHP and its extensions using the following command:

   sudo apt-get install libapache2-mod-php php php-mysql
   

4. Install MariaDB, which is a drop-in replacement for MySQL using the following command:

   sudo apt-get install mariadb-server
   

Step 2: Download S-Cart

1. Go to the S-Cart website by visiting s-cart.org/">https://s-cart.org/.

2. Click on the "Download" button to download the S-Cart package.

3. Once the download is complete, extract the files to your desired location.

4. Rename the extracted folder to "s-cart".

5. Copy the "s-cart" folder to the directory "/var/www/html/".

   sudo cp -r ~/Downloads/s-cart /var/www/html/
   

Step 3: Configure MariaDB

1. Start the MariaDB server using the following command:

   sudo systemctl start mariadb
   

2. Secure the MariaDB installation by running the following script:

   sudo mysql_secure_installation
   

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the MariaDB server.

Step 4: Create the S-Cart Database

1. Log in to the MariaDB server using the following command:

   sudo mysql -u root -p
   

2. Enter the root password when prompted.

3. Create a new database for S-Cart:

   CREATE DATABASE s_cart_db;
   

4. Create a new user for S-Cart:

   CREATE USER 's_cart_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY '[password]';
   

5. Grant permissions to the s_cart_user:

   GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON s_cart_db.* TO 's_cart_user'@'localhost';
   

6. Flush the privileges:

   FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
   

7. Exit the MariaDB shell:

   exit
   

Step 5: Install S-Cart

1. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/s-cart/

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install S-Cart.

3. Enter the database name, database user, password, and other required details.

4. Click on the "Install" button to start the installation process.

5. Once the installation is complete, you can log in to your S-Cart dashboard by going to http://localhost/s-cart/admin/.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed S-Cart on MXLinux Latest. You can now start customizing your online store by adding products, categories, and themes. If you face any issues, please let us know in the comments below.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!