2.14.9.1. Install PrestaShop

See CMS auto-install.

1. Download the archive with the latest version of PrestaShop from the official site to your PC.
2. Place the distribution files on the hosting:
   1. Using file-manager or any FTP client, upload the archive to the root directory of the previously added site.
   2. Extract the downloaded archive using file manager.
   3. Set standard permissions for the index.php file (or for all files and directories).
3. Prepare database:
   • If there is no free database, create a new one.
   • If there is an unused database, you can clear it and use it.

1. Open site in browser.
2. Step 1: Select language. Select the desired language.
3. Step 2: License agreements. Read and accept the license agreement.
4. Step 3: System compatibility. Make sure that all installation requirements are met and that a message appears indicating that the system is ready for installation.
5. Step 4: Store information. Enter the store name, select the business category and country, and fill in the administrator details (they will be used to access the site admin panel).
6. Step 5: System configuration. Specify the database connection settings and check the connection:
   • "Database server address" — database host.
   • "Database name" — database name.
   • "Database login" — database user login.
   • "Database password" — database user password.
   • "Table prefix" — the standard ps_ or any other prefix of your choice.
7. Step 6: Install the store. Wait for the operation to complete and save your access data to the site admin panel.
8. Delete the subdirectory install from the site root directory.
9. Check the site operation.