This article explains how to install PrestaShop with Apache on Ubuntu 24.04.
PrestaShop is a popular open-source e-commerce platform for creating and managing an online store. Installing PrestaShop with Apache on Ubuntu provides a reliable and robust environment for hosting your e-commerce website.
Using Apache on Ubuntu for your PrestaShop installation, you can use the extensive documentation and community support available for both Apache and Ubuntu. This can make it easier to troubleshoot any issues and optimize your e-commerce site for performance and security.
PrestaShop with Apache on Ubuntu provides a reliable, secure, and well-supported environment for hosting your online store.
The steps below walk you through installing and using PrestaShop with Apache support on Ubuntu 24.04.
Install Apache HTTP server on Ubuntu
PrestaShop requires a web server. This post will install and use the Apache web server to run PrestaShop.
To do that, open the Ubuntu terminal and run the commands below to install the Apache web server.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install apache2
Once Apache is installed, the commands below can start, stop, and enable the Apache web server to start automatically when your server boots up.
sudo systemctl stop apache2
sudo systemctl start apache2
sudo systemctl enable apache2
You can test that the Apache web server is running by opening your web browser and browsing to the server’s localhost or IP address.
http://localhost
When you see the Apache2 Default Page, it means the Apache HTTP server is successfully installed.
Additional help on installing Apache on Ubuntu is in the link below.
How to install Apache on Ubuntu
Install MariaDB database server on Ubuntu
The next component that is required to run PrestaShop is a database server. This post will install and use the MariaDB database server to run PrestaShop.
To install and use the MariaDB database server, use the instructions below.
Open the Ubuntu terminal and run the commands below to install the MariaDB database server.
sudo apt update sudo apt install mariadb-server
Once the MariaDB database server is installed, use the commands below to stop, start, and enable the MariaDB server to start automatically when the server boots.
sudo systemctl stop mariadb sudo systemctl start mariadb sudo systemctl enable mariadb
Run the following commands to validate and test if the MariaDB database server is installed successfully.
sudo mariadb
Once you run the commands above, it will log you onto the MariaDB console and display a message similar to the one below.
Welcome to the MariaDB monitor. Commands end with ; or \g. Your MariaDB connection id is 32 Server version: 10.11.2-MariaDB-1 Ubuntu 23.04 Copyright (c) 2000, 2018, Oracle, MariaDB Corporation Ab and others. Type 'help;' or '\h' for help. Type '\c' to clear the current input statement. MariaDB [(none)]>
The message tells you that the server is installed successfully.
Additional help on installing MariaDB.
Create a PrestaShop database
Upon successfully installing the MariaDB database server, create a blank database on the server specifically for the PrestaShop application.
As part of the setup, we will create a database named ‘prestashopdb‘ and a corresponding user account called ‘prestashopdbuser. ‘
Finally, we’ll grant the prestashopdbuser full access to the prestashopdb database.
All the database steps above can be done using the commands below:
But first, log on to the MariaDB database server:
sudo mariadb
Then run the commands below to complete the steps:
CREATE DATABASE prestashopdb CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_general_ci;
CREATE USER prestashopdbuser@localhost IDENTIFIED BY 'type_your_password_here';
GRANT ALL ON prestashopdb.* TO prestashopdbuser@localhost WITH GRANT OPTION;
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
exit
Ensure to replace ‘type_your_password_here ‘with your password.
Install PHP on Ubuntu
The last component you will need to run PrestaShop is PHP. The PrestaShop application is PHP-based and supports the latest versions of PHP.
Run the commands below to install PHP.
sudo apt install php libapache2-mod-php php-intl php-mysql php-curl php-cli php-zip php-xml php-gd php-common php-mbstring php-xmlrpc php-json php-sqlite3 php-soap php-zip
Additional help on installing PHP
How to install PHP on Ubuntu Linux
Download PrestaShop files
Let’s begin the straightforward process of downloading and configuring the PrestaShop files on Ubuntu Linux.
First, navigate to the /tmp directory and download PrestaShop files. After unzipping the file, move the content into the PrestaShop folder in the Apache root directory.
Rest assured, the final step is to change the permissions. This will allow the Apache web server to safely interact with the files, ensuring a secure environment for your PrestaShop installation.
Stay up-to-date with PrestaShop’s latest version. Get it from the official download page and replace the link with the new version to ensure you benefit from the latest features and security updates.
cd /tmp/
wget https://assets.prestashop3.com/dst/edition/corporate/8.1.5/prestashop_edition_classic_version_8.1.5.zip
unzip prestashop_*.zip
sudo unzip prestashop.zip -d /var/www/prestashop
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/prestashop/
Once you have completed all the above steps, continue configuring the Apache web server below to serve the PrestaShop content.
Run the commands below to create an Apache virtual host file for PrestaShop.
sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/prestashop.conf
Then, copy and paste the content block below into the Apache server block.
<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerName prestashop.example.com
ServerAlias www.prestashop.example.com
ServerAdmin [email protected]
DocumentRoot /var/www/prestashop
<Directory /var/www/prestashop/>
Options FollowSymlinks
AllowOverride All
Require all granted
</Directory>
ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined
</VirtualHost>
Save the file.
Then, run the commands below to enable the virtual host and restart the Apache server.
sudo a2ensite prestashop.conf
sudo a2enmod rewrite
sudo systemctl restart apache2
Setup Let’s Encrypt SSL/TLS for PrestaShop
You may want to install an SSL/TLS certificate to secure your PrestaShop site. Secure your PrestaShop installation with HTTPS from Let’s Encrypt.
Please read the post below for additional resources on installing and creating Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates for Apache.
How to set up Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate for Apache on Ubuntu Linux
Once you have restarted the Apache web server, open your browser and browse to the server hostname or IP address defined in the Apache server block.
http://prestashop.example.com
A PrestaShop installation wizard page should appear. Select the installation language and continue to the next page.
On the next page, confirm that all requirements are met and continue.
Then, type in the store’s name and create your admin account.
Next, confirm whether you want to install demo products and continue.
On the next page, type in the database name, user, and password created above and continue.
Your PrestaShop site should be set up and ready to use.
For security reasons, you’ll need to delete the installation directory. To do so, go back to the terminal and the command below.
sudo rm -rf /var/www/prestashop/install
That should do it!
Conclusion:
- In this tutorial, we have successfully set up PrestaShop on Ubuntu with Apache support, providing a reliable and secure environment for hosting an e-commerce website.
- By following the detailed installation steps for Apache, MariaDB, and PHP, you can ensure a robust foundation for your PrestaShop installation.
- The additional guidance on creating a PrestaShop database and configuring Let’s Encrypt SSL/TLS further enhances the security measures for the online store.
- With the illustrated setup process and accompanying images, users can confidently navigate the installation wizard and complete the PrestaShop configuration.
- Don’t forget to remove the installation directory using the provided command to maintain security standards.
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