How to Install Shopware with Apache on Ubuntu 24.04
Installing Shopware with Apache on Ubuntu 24.04 sets up a capable online store.
Shopware is a popular, free e-commerce system built with PHP, and Apache is a widely used web server. Together, they form the backbone for your online shop.
This guide walks you through preparing your Ubuntu 24.04 system. You’ll learn how to set up Apache correctly for Shopware and then install the e-commerce software itself.
Following these steps will help you get your digital storefront open for business smoothly.
Install Apache using `sudo apt install apache2`, then install MariaDB with `sudo apt install mariadb-server`. Create a Shopware database and user within MariaDB, and finally install PHP and required modules like `php-mysql` and `libapache2-mod-php`.
Install Apache HTTP server on Ubuntu
Apache is a web server that hosts your Shopware website, making it accessible online. To install Apache on Ubuntu, open the terminal and run commands to update your package list and then install the apache2 package. This sets up the basic web server needed for your Shopware installation.
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.
Install the MariaDB database server on Ubuntu
Shopware needs a database to keep all its information, and MariaDB is a great choice for this on your Ubuntu system. To install the MariaDB database server, open your terminal and use the apt update and apt install mariadb-server commands. This sets up the secure storage needed for your Shopware data.
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.
- How to install MariaDB on Ubuntu Linux
- MariaDB without password prompt
Create a Shopware database
After setting up MariaDB, you need to create a specific database and user for Shopware to use. We will create a database named ‘shopwaredb’ and a user called ‘shopwaredbuser’ who will have all the permissions needed. This ensures Shopware can safely store and manage its data.
As part of the setup, we will create a shopwaredb database and a user account called shopwaredbuser.
Shopware's database user, `shopwaredbuser`, requires full access to the `shopwaredb` database. Granting `shopwaredbuser` full access to the `shopwaredb` database allows the database to perform all necessary read and write operations, ensuring Shopware functions correctly.
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 shopwaredb CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_general_ci;
CREATE USER shopwaredbuser@localhost IDENTIFIED BY 'type_your_password_here';
GRANT ALL ON shopwaredb.* TO shopwaredbuser@localhost WITH GRANT OPTION;
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
exit
Install PHP on Ubuntu Linux
Shopware is built with PHP, so you need to install PHP and all the extra tools it requires on your Ubuntu system. Run the command ‘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-bcmath php-json php-sqlite3’ to get the latest PHP version and the necessary modules.
Then, run the commands below to install the latest PHP version.
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-bcmath php-json php-sqlite3 php-soap php-zip
Additional help on installing PHP
Download Shopware files
Once your server is set up, you need to download the Shopware application files onto your Ubuntu computer. Visit the Shopware download page to find the link for the latest version. Get the download link, download the archive, and then extract the files to start setting up your Shopware installation.
First, create a Shopware root folder and download the Shopware files.
The final step is to change the permissions. This will allow the Apache web server to interact safely with the files, ensuring a secure environment for your Shopware installation.
sudo mkdir -p /var/www/shopware
cd /var/www/shopware
sudo wget https://github.com/shopware/web-recovery/releases/latest/download/shopware-installer.phar.php
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/shopware/
Once you have completed all the above steps, continue configuring the Apache web server below to serve the Shopware content.
Run the commands below to create an Apache virtual host file for Shopware.
sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/shopware.conf
Then, copy and paste the content block below into the Apache server block.
<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerName shopware.example.com
ServerAlias www.shopware.example.com
ServerAdmin admin@example.com
DocumentRoot /var/www/shopware
<Directory /var/www/shopware/>
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.
You will enable the Shopware virtual host and restart the Apache web server by running specific commands. This action makes the Shopware website accessible on your server.
sudo a2ensite shopware.conf
sudo a2enmod rewrite
sudo systemctl restart apache2
Setup Let’s Encrypt SSL/TLS for Shopware
Securing your Shopware website with a free SSL/TLS certificate from Let’s Encrypt is important for online trust. This process encrypts data between your visitors and your site, which is essential for security. You can set this up with your Apache web server on Ubuntu to protect your Shopware installation.
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://shopware.example.com/shopware-installer.phar.php
Shopware installation wizard should appear.
Select the installation language and continue.
Select the default PHP library path and continue.
Download the latest version.
After downloading, start the installation and type in the database details created above.
Next, configure your store name and create an admin account.
Shopware should be installed and ready to use.
After the installation, reopen the Apache virtual host file and change the DocumentRoot path from /var/www/shopware to /var/www/shopware/public.
Reload Apache to apply the changes.
sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/shopware.conf
sudo systemctl reload apache2
That should do it!
Conclusion:
- Installing Shopware on Ubuntu with Apache provides a robust platform for managing online stores.
- Integrating Apache, MariaDB, and PHP ensures optimal performance and reliability.
- Following the installation steps ensures that your Shopware application is configured correctly.
- Securing your site with SSL/TLS from Let’s Encrypt adds an essential layer of protection for your e-commerce activities.
- With Shopware successfully installed, you can now leverage its features to enhance your online business experience.
- Regular updates and maintenance will help keep your Shopware installation secure and efficient.
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Nice tutorial, however i had to alter my php.ini for bigger memory_limit and opcache.memory 🙂
nano /etc/php/8.3/cli/php.ini
Edit those lines:
memory_limit = 512M
opcache.memory_consumption = 256