Installing OpenCart on an Ubuntu VPS

OpenCart is a popular platform for building online stores. If you want to install OpenCart on your Ubuntu VPS server, follow this step-by-step guide.

1. Updating Packages

The first step after connecting to your VPS server is to update the packages. Execute the following commands:

sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade

Updating packages will ensure you have the latest updates and security patches for your Ubuntu operating system.

2. Installing the Web Server

To run OpenCart, you’ll need a web server. We recommend using Apache, but you can also install Nginx. Choose whichever you prefer.

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sudo apt install apache2 sudo apt install mysql-server php php-mysql

After installation, you need to enable the rewrite module for Apache:

sudo a2enmod rewrite sudo systemctl restart apache2

3. Creating the Database

Now you need to create a MySQL database for OpenCart. Replace dbname, username, and password with your desired values:

sudo mysql -u root -p CREATE DATABASE dbname; CREATE USER 'username'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password'; GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON dbname.* TO 'username'@'localhost'; FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

4. Downloading and Installing OpenCart

Now you’re ready to download and install OpenCart on your VPS server:

First, navigate to the directory where you want to install OpenCart:

cd /var/www/html

Then download the latest version of OpenCart from the official website. Note that the download link may change; you should verify the current link on the OpenCart website.

wget https://www.opencart.com/index.php?route=cms/download/download&download_id=51 unzip download_id=51

Finally, rename the folder to opencart and adjust the access permissions:

mv upload opencart sudo chown -R www-data:www-data opencart

5. Completing the Installation

Now open your browser and enter the IP address of your VPS server. You will see the OpenCart installation screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Congratulations! You now have OpenCart installed on your Ubuntu VPS server. Enjoy building your online store!