Installing PrestaShop on a Debian VPS
If you want to create your own online store, installing a Content Management System (CMS) like PrestaShop on a Debian Virtual Private Server (VPS) is an excellent choice. PrestaShop allows you to easily manage your product catalog, orders, and payments, providing a high level of security and performance. Let’s look at how to install PrestaShop on a Debian VPS.
Step 1: Connecting to the VPS via SSH
Before you begin installing PrestaShop, you need to connect to your VPS using SSH. Use a terminal or remote access program, entering your server’s IP address, username, and password.
ssh username@your_server_ip
Step 2: Installing Necessary Packages
After successfully connecting to the server, update the package list and install the necessary dependencies.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install apache2 php php-mysql mariadb-server php-mbstring php-xml php-curl unzip
Step 3: Setting up the Database
Create a new MySQL database and user for PrestaShop.
sudo mysql
CREATE DATABASE prestashop;
CREATE USER 'prestashop_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON prestashop.* TO 'prestashop_user'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
Step 4: Downloading and Installing PrestaShop
Download the latest version of PrestaShop, extract the archive, and move the files to your web server directory.
wget https://www.prestashop.com/download/old/prestashop_1.7.7.1.zip
unzip prestashop_1.7.7.1.zip
sudo mv prestashop /var/www/html/
Step 5: Completing the Installation via the Web Interface
Open your browser and enter your website address. Follow the PrestaShop installation wizard instructions, specifying your database connection parameters and administrative details.
Congratulations! You now have PrestaShop installed on your Debian VPS. Start creating your online store and grow your business online!
