How to Install PrestaShop on Manjaro

Description:

PrestaShop is a popular e-commerce platform that can be used to create an online store. Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution that is known for its stability and reliability. This tutorial will guide you step by step through the process of installing PrestaShop on Manjaro.

Prerequisites:

• Manjaro installed on your computer
• Apache Web Server
• PHP version 7.1 or above
• MySQL or MariaDB Database

Steps:

1. Download the Latest Version of PrestaShop from the [Official Website] (https://www.prestashop.com/en/).

   • You can download the zipped version.
   • Extract the downloaded file.

2. Move the PrestaShop Directory to your Web Server Document Root.

   • Document Root means the directory where your web server looks for the files to serve on the web.
   • In Manjaro, the Document Root is /srv/http/.
   • Copy the extracted PrestaShop directory and move it to /srv/http/.

3. Change User and Group Permissions to the Web Server User.

   • In Manjaro, the Apache Web Server user is “http”.
   • Run the following command to give the web server user and group permission:

   sudo chown -R http:http /srv/http/prestashop/
   

4. Create a New Database and User Account in MariaDB.

   • Log in to MariDB:

   mysql -u root -p
   

   • Create a new database for PrestaShop

   CREATE DATABASE prestashop;
   

   • Create a new user account for that database:

   CREATE USER 'prestashop_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'YOUR_PASSWORD';
   

   • Grant All Privileges of that database to the new user:

   GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON prestashop.* TO 'prestashop_user'@'localhost';
   

5. Configure PHP Settings for PrestaShop.

   • Open httpd-php.ini file which is located in /etc/php/php.ini.
   • Change the timezone according to your location:

   date.timezone = TIMEZONE
   

   • Un-comment the following two lines:

   extension=gd
   extension=mysqli
   

   • Save and close the file.

6. Restart the Apache Web Server:

   sudo systemctl restart httpd
   

7. Open the Browser and Navigate to the PrestaShop Installation Page:

   • In your web browser, enter the URL: http://localhost/prestashop/.
   • The installation process will begin automatically.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

8. Done! You have Successfully Installed PrestaShop on Manjaro.

Conclusion:

By following this tutorial, you have learned how to install PrestaShop on Manjaro in a few easy steps!

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