Shopware 6 is a powerful and flexible e-commerce platform used for building online stores. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install Shopware 6 with Nginx and Let’s Encrypt SSL on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Whether you’re using a or another VPS hosting solution, this setup will ensure your store is secure and performant.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
- An Ubuntu 20.04 LTS server, which can be hosted on a UK Windows VPS, Windows VPSVirtual Private Server Hosting, or other VPS Windows solution.
- A domain name pointing to your server’s IP address.
- Root or sudo access to your server.
Step 1: Update Your System
First, update your system packages to ensure everything is up-to-date. Run the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgradeStep 2: Install Nginx
Next, install Nginx as the web server. Run the following command to install Nginx:
sudo apt install nginxAfter installation, start and enable Nginx:
sudo systemctl start nginx
sudo systemctl enable nginxStep 3: Install PHP and Required Extensions
Shopware 6 requires PHP and certain PHP extensions. Install PHP 7.4 (or later) and the necessary extensions with the following command:
sudo apt install php7.4-fpm php7.4-mysql php7.4-xml php7.4-curl php7.4-gd php7.4-zip php7.4-intl php7.4-mbstring php7.4-opcacheStep 4: Install MariaDB and Create a Database
Shopware 6 uses MariaDB as the database. Install MariaDB with the following command:
sudo apt install mariadb-serverAfter installation, secure the MariaDB installation:
sudo mysql_secure_installationNext, log in to the MySQL shell and create a new database and user for Shopware:
sudo mysql -u root -p
CREATE DATABASE shopwaredb;
CREATE USER 'shopwareuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON shopwaredb.* TO 'shopwareuser'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;Step 5: Download and Set Up Shopware 6
Now, download the latest version of Shopware 6. Navigate to the web root directory and run the following commands:
cd /var/www
wget https://www.shopware.com/en/Download/redirect/version/sw6/file/install_v6.4.0.0.zip -O shopware.zip
sudo apt install unzip
unzip shopware.zip -d shopware
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/shopware
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/shopwareStep 6: Configure Nginx for Shopware
Create a new Nginx configuration file for Shopware:
sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/shopwareAdd the following configuration, replacing your-domain.com with your actual domain name:
server {
listen 80;
server_name your-domain.com;
root /var/www/shopware/public;
index index.php index.html index.htm;
location / {
try_files $uri $uri/ /index.php$is_args$args;
}
location ~ \.php$ {
include snippets/fastcgi-php.conf;
fastcgi_pass unix:/var/run/php/php7.4-fpm.sock;
}
location ~ /\.ht {
deny all;
}
}Save and close the file. Then, enable the site and restart Nginx:
sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/shopware /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
sudo systemctl restart nginxStep 7: Install Let’s Encrypt SSL
To secure your Shopware store with SSL, use Let’s Encrypt. First, install Certbot, the tool used to generate Let’s Encrypt certificates:
sudo apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginxNext, generate an SSL certificate for your domain:
sudo certbot --nginx -d your-domain.comFollow the prompts to complete the SSL installation. Certbot will automatically configure Nginx to use SSL. After the setup is complete, you can verify SSL by visiting https://your-domain.com.
Step 8: Complete the Shopware Installation
Now, open your browser and navigate to https://your-domain.com to complete the Shopware installation. You will be guided through a web-based installation wizard where you’ll need to input your database information and configure your store settings.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you have successfully installed and configured Shopware 6 with Nginx and Let’s Encrypt SSL on Ubuntu 20.04. This setup provides a secure and optimized environment for your online store. Whether you’re using a or another Windows VPS solution, Shopware 6 is a powerful tool for growing your e-commerce business.
