How to Install Magento on Google Cloud Server
You install Magento on a Google Cloud server to power your professional eCommerce store.
Magento is a leading open-source eCommerce platform built on PHP, essential for creating dynamic online stores that handle large product catalogs and complex transactions.
This tutorial specifically guides you through installing Magento 2 on an Ubuntu Linux server hosted on Google Cloud.
You’ll need a pre-configured Google Cloud server with Ubuntu, a registered domain, and foundational software like Apache or Nginx, PHP, and a MySQL or MariaDB database already installed.
This process focuses on integrating Magento with your existing server setup, so you can quickly start selling online.
Connect to your Google Cloud server via SSH. Once prerequisites like Apache/Nginx, PHP, and a database are installed, access the Magento setup URL in your browser to complete the installation.
How to connect to Google Cloud servers
Connecting to your Google Cloud server is simple using SSH right from your web browser through the Google Cloud Console, and it works with most modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
You can use SSH from your browser with these web browsers: Google Chrome (latest version), Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11 and later, and Safari 8 and later.
- Web browsers
- The latest version of Google Chrome
- Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and later
- Safari 8 and later. Note that Safari is not supported in private browser mode.
- Virtual machine configurations
- All Linux VM images are natively available in Google Cloud.
No additional software or browser extensions are needed. Log in to Google Cloud Console and go to Menu ==> Compute Engine ==> VM instances.
In the list of virtual machine instances, click SSH in the row of the instance you want to connect to.
Alternatively, you can open an SSH connection to an instance by clicking its name and SSH from the instance details page.
An SSH terminal window with the Ubuntu Linux instance created in the series’s second post will open.
You can now run commands in Ubuntu Linux created on the Google Cloud server.
Install Magento on Google Cloud Servers
Installing Magento on Google Cloud servers is just like doing it on a regular computer using Ubuntu Linux, and you can set it up easily through your web browser once all the needed software is installed.
Once you have installed all required packages, Magento can be set up directly from your browser by browsing the server hostname or IP address.
Below is a detailed post to help you install Magento on Ubuntu Linux with Apache or Nginx. Click on it to learn more about installing and managing Magento on Ubuntu Linux.
How to install Magento on Ubuntu Linux with Apache
How to install Magento on Ubuntu Linux with Nginx
Each link above will show you all the steps we performed in our previous posts to get here. You also will learn how to secure your Magento website with free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates.
By following the links above and performing all the steps, you can create an online store using Magento.
Conclusion:
You’re now ready to install Magento 2 on your Google Cloud server running Ubuntu by following the steps in this guide. Here are the key takeaways:
- Ensure you have registered a domain name and set up your Google Cloud server before proceeding.
- Install essential software packages, including Apache or Nginx, PHP, and a MySQL or MariaDB database.
- Connect to your Google Cloud server using SSH for a seamless experience.
- Access the Magento installation through your web browser to complete the setup.
- Secure your Magento site with free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates.
- Utilize the resources provided in this series to deepen your understanding of each component involved in creating your eCommerce store.
By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to launching your dynamic eCommerce store with Magento.
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