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 powerful, open-source eCommerce platform built with PHP that allows you to design and manage your online shop efficiently. It pairs seamlessly with databases like MySQL or MariaDB.
This guide is the seventh in a series, building upon setting up your domain and Google Cloud server with Ubuntu. You’ll use the Apache or Nginx web server, PHP, and your database that you’ve already configured.
With PrestaShop, you can leverage free templates and plugins to start selling products and services online quickly.
How to connect to Google Cloud servers
Google Cloud server (Compute Engine) allows users to connect using SSH from the browser window to their virtual machine (VM) instance within 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.
No additional software or browser extensions are needed. Simply login 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 that 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 should now be able to run commands in Ubuntu Linux created on the Google Cloud server.
Install PrestaShop on Google Cloud Servers
Installing and managing a PrestaShop website on Ubuntu Linux is no different, whether on Google Cloud servers or a local VM instance.
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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