{"id":2011,"date":"2025-09-18T20:57:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T16:32:05","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-prestashop-on-almalinux-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-almalinux-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 PrestaShop on AlmaLinux 9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<header>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<section>\n<p>PrestaShop is a powerful open-source e-commerce platform that allows you to create and manage an online store. Installing PrestaShop on AlmaLinux 9 is straightforward and can be accomplished in a few steps. In this guide, we will walk you through the installation process on your <strong>VPS server<\/strong>. For reliable hosting solutions, consider using <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">windowsvps<\/a> for your <strong>VPS server<\/strong> deployment.<\/p>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<p>Before you begin, make sure you have the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>VPS server<\/strong> running AlmaLinux 9.<\/li>\n<li>Root or sudo access to the server.<\/li>\n<li>A registered domain name pointing to your server.<\/li>\n<li>Apache, MySQL, and PHP installed on your server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Start by updating your package manager to ensure all your software is up to date:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf update -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Required Packages<\/h2>\n<p>Install the necessary packages for PrestaShop. Run the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf install httpd mariadb-server php php-mysqlnd php-xml php-gd php-mbstring php-zip php-json php-curl -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Start and Enable Apache and MariaDB<\/h2>\n<p>Enable and start the Apache and MariaDB services with the following commands:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start httpd\r\nsudo systemctl enable httpd\r\nsudo systemctl start mariadb\r\nsudo systemctl enable mariadb<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 4: Secure Your MariaDB Installation<\/h2>\n<p>Run the following command to secure your MariaDB installation:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo mysql_secure_installation<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Follow the prompts to set the root password and remove insecure default settings.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 5: Create a Database for PrestaShop<\/h2>\n<p>Log in to the MariaDB console:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo mysql -u root -p<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Then, create a database and user for PrestaShop:<\/p>\n<pre><code>CREATE DATABASE prestashop_db;\r\nCREATE USER 'prestashop_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password';\r\nGRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON prestashop_db.* TO 'prestashop_user'@'localhost';\r\nFLUSH PRIVILEGES;\r\nEXIT;<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 6: Download and Install PrestaShop<\/h2>\n<p>Change to the web root directory and download the latest version of PrestaShop:<\/p>\n<pre><code>cd \/var\/www\/html\r\nwget https:\/\/download.prestashop.com\/download\/releases\/prestashop_1.7.8.7.zip\r\nunzip prestashop_1.7.8.7.zip\r\nmv prestashop\/* .<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Remove the zip file and the now-empty folder:<\/p>\n<pre><code>rm -rf prestashop_1.7.8.7.zip prestashop<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 7: Set Permissions<\/h2>\n<p>Set the correct permissions for the PrestaShop files:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo chown -R apache:apache \/var\/www\/html\/*\r\nsudo chmod -R 755 \/var\/www\/html\/<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 8: Configure Apache<\/h2>\n<p>Create a new Apache configuration file for PrestaShop:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/httpd\/conf.d\/prestashop.conf<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Add the following configuration:<\/p>\n<pre><code>&lt;VirtualHost *:80&gt;\r\n    DocumentRoot \"\/var\/www\/html\/\"\r\n    ServerName your_domain.com\r\n    &lt;Directory \"\/var\/www\/html\/\"&gt;\r\n        Options Indexes FollowSymLinks\r\n        AllowOverride All\r\n        Require all granted\r\n    &lt;\/Directory&gt;\r\n&lt;\/VirtualHost&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Replace <code>your_domain.com<\/code> with your actual domain name.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 9: Restart Apache<\/h2>\n<p>Restart the Apache server to apply the changes:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl restart httpd<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 10: Complete the Installation via Web Interface<\/h2>\n<p>Open your web browser and navigate to <code>http:\/\/your_domain.com<\/code>. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the PrestaShop installation. You will need to provide the database details created earlier.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Congratulations! You have successfully installed PrestaShop on your AlmaLinux 9 <strong>VPS server<\/strong>. This powerful e-commerce platform will allow you to manage your online store effectively. For optimal performance and reliability, consider utilizing <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">windowsvps<\/a> for your next <strong>VPS server<\/strong> hosting solution.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. Outside of work, he is dedicated to caring for his children and building a secure future for them.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are interested in working with him or need expert assistance with your hosting, cloud environment, or server setup, feel free to reach out via <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 PrestaShop is a powerful open-source e-commerce platform that allows you to create and manage an online store. 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