How to Install PrestaShop on Google Cloud Server
You can install PrestaShop on your Google Cloud server running Ubuntu Linux to create a dynamic eCommerce store.
PrestaShop is a free, open-source eCommerce platform built with PHP, allowing you to design and manage your online shop efficiently with databases like MySQL.
This tutorial focuses on installing PrestaShop version 8.1.x or later on a Google Cloud server pre-configured with Ubuntu, Apache or Nginx, PHP, and a database.
You’ll leverage PrestaShop’s extensive library of free templates and plugins to quickly start selling your products and services online.
Connect to your Google Cloud server via SSH. Download the PrestaShop files and upload them to your web server directory. Then, access your server’s IP or hostname in your browser to complete the setup.
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.
SSH from the browser supports the following:
- 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.
Google Cloud offers all Linux VM images directly, so you won’t need extra software or browser extensions. Log into your Google Cloud Console and navigate to Menu > Compute Engine > VM instances.
You’ll see a list of your virtual machine instances. Click the ‘SSH’ button next to the one you want to connect to.
Alternatively, you can open an SSH connection to an instance by clicking its name and then selecting SSH from its details page.
This will open an SSH terminal window with the Ubuntu Linux instance you created in the series’s second post.
You should now be able to run commands in Ubuntu Linux on your Google Cloud server.
Install PrestaShop on Google Cloud Servers
You can install PrestaShop on your Google Cloud server just like you would on any other Linux machine, making it easy to get your online store running.
Once you have installed all required packages, PrestaShop 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 PrestaShop on Ubuntu Linux with Apache or Nginx. Click on it to learn more about installing and managing PrestaShop on Ubuntu Linux.
How to install PrestaShop on Ubuntu Linux with Apache
How to install PrestaShop 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 PrestaShop website with free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates.
Following the links above and performing all the steps, you can create an online store using PrestaShop.
Conclusion:
Installing PrestaShop on Google Cloud servers running Ubuntu Linux empowers you to create a dynamic and efficient eCommerce store. Here are the key takeaways:
- PrestaShop is an open-source platform offering a broad range of features essential for online retail.
- The setup process involves connecting to your Google Cloud server using SSH and installing all necessary packages.
- Comprehensive guides are available for each step of the installation process, ensuring a smooth setup.
- Utilizing free templates and plugins enhances the design and functionality of your store.
- Securing your site with Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates is vital for protecting customer information and improving SEO.
- Continual support and community resources are available to assist you in managing and optimizing your PrestaShop store.
With these insights, you are well-equipped to embark on your eCommerce journey with PrestaShop!
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