How to Install Magento 2
Installing Magento 2 can be a challenging task for beginners, but with the right guidance, it can be a straightforward process. In this article, we will walk you through the steps required to install Magento 2 on your server. Whether you are a developer or a business owner looking to set up an online store, this guide will help you get started.
Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites in place:
1. A server with PHP 7.1.3 or higher installed.
2. A MySQL database server with MySQL 5.7 or higher.
3. Apache 2.4 or Nginx 1.12 as your web server.
4. A directory where you can upload the Magento 2 files.
5. The required PHP extensions: BCMath, GD, JSON, libxml, Mbstring, OpenSSL, PCRE, and Tokenizer.
Now, let’s dive into the installation process:
Step 1: Download Magento 2
First, you need to download the Magento 2 software from the official Magento website. Go to https://magento.com/download/magento-open-source and click on the “Download Now” button. Save the downloaded file to your computer.
Step 2: Extract the files
Next, you need to extract the downloaded files to a directory on your server. You can use a tool like WinRAR, 7-Zip, or the command line to extract the files. If you are using the command line, open a terminal and navigate to the directory where you saved the downloaded file. Then, run the following command:
“`
tar -xzf Magento-2.3.5-p1.tar.gz
“`
Replace “Magento-2.3.5-p1.tar.gz” with the name of the file you downloaded.
Step 3: Set up the database
Create a new database for your Magento 2 installation. Log in to your MySQL server and run the following commands:
“`
CREATE DATABASE magento2;
CREATE USER ‘magento’@’localhost’ IDENTIFIED BY ‘your_password’;
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON magento2. TO ‘magento’@’localhost’;
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
“`
Replace “magento2”, “magento”, and “your_password” with your desired database name, username, and password.
Step 4: Configure the web server
Set up your web server to point to the Magento 2 directory. If you are using Apache, add the following lines to your httpd.conf file:
“`
ServerName yourdomain.com
DocumentRoot /path/to/magento2
“`
Replace “yourdomain.com” with your domain name and “/path/to/magento2” with the path to the Magento 2 directory on your server.
Step 5: Set up the environment
Open your web browser and navigate to the following URL:
“`
http://yourdomain.com/setup/
“`
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Magento 2 environment. You will need to enter your database credentials and configure your server settings.
Step 6: Install Magento 2
Once the environment is set up, you will be prompted to install Magento 2. Enter your store information, including the URL, store name, and store owner email. Click on the “Install Now” button to start the installation process.
Step 7: Complete the installation
After the installation is complete, you will be redirected to the Magento 2 admin panel. Log in using the credentials you provided during the installation process.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Magento 2 on your server. Now you can start customizing your online store and adding products to your catalog.
