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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\u2019re using a or another VPS hosting solution, this setup will ensure your store is secure and performant.<\/p>\n
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:<\/p>\n
First, update your system packages to ensure everything is up-to-date. Run the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade<\/code><\/pre>\nStep 2: Install Nginx<\/h2>\n
Next, install Nginx as the web server. Run the following command to install Nginx:<\/p>\n
sudo apt install nginx<\/code><\/pre>\nAfter installation, start and enable Nginx:<\/p>\n
sudo systemctl start nginx\r\nsudo systemctl enable nginx<\/code><\/pre>\nStep 3: Install PHP and Required Extensions<\/h2>\n
Shopware 6 requires PHP and certain PHP extensions. Install PHP 7.4 (or later) and the necessary extensions with the following command:<\/p>\n
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-opcache<\/code><\/pre>\nStep 4: Install MariaDB and Create a Database<\/h2>\n
Shopware 6 uses MariaDB as the database. Install MariaDB with the following command:<\/p>\n
sudo apt install mariadb-server<\/code><\/pre>\nAfter installation, secure the MariaDB installation:<\/p>\n
sudo mysql_secure_installation<\/code><\/pre>\nNext, log in to the MySQL shell and create a new database and user for Shopware:<\/p>\n
sudo mysql -u root -p\r\nCREATE DATABASE shopwaredb;\r\nCREATE USER 'shopwareuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password';\r\nGRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON shopwaredb.* TO 'shopwareuser'@'localhost';\r\nFLUSH PRIVILEGES;\r\nEXIT;<\/code><\/pre>\nStep 5: Download and Set Up Shopware 6<\/h2>\n
Now, download the latest version of Shopware 6. Navigate to the web root directory and run the following commands:<\/p>\n
cd \/var\/www\r\nwget https:\/\/www.shopware.com\/en\/Download\/redirect\/version\/sw6\/file\/install_v6.4.0.0.zip -O shopware.zip\r\nsudo apt install unzip\r\nunzip shopware.zip -d shopware\r\nsudo chown -R www-data:www-data \/var\/www\/shopware\r\nsudo chmod -R 755 \/var\/www\/shopware<\/code><\/pre>\nStep 6: Configure Nginx for Shopware<\/h2>\n
Create a new Nginx configuration file for Shopware:<\/p>\n
sudo nano \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/shopware<\/code><\/pre>\nAdd the following configuration, replacing your-domain.com<\/code> with your actual domain name:<\/p>\nserver {\r\n listen 80;\r\n server_name your-domain.com;\r\n root \/var\/www\/shopware\/public;\r\n\r\n index index.php index.html index.htm;\r\n\r\n location \/ {\r\n try_files $uri $uri\/ \/index.php$is_args$args;\r\n }\r\n\r\n location ~ \\.php$ {\r\n include snippets\/fastcgi-php.conf;\r\n fastcgi_pass unix:\/var\/run\/php\/php7.4-fpm.sock;\r\n }\r\n\r\n location ~ \/\\.ht {\r\n deny all;\r\n }\r\n}<\/code><\/pre>\nSave and close the file. Then, enable the site and restart Nginx:<\/p>\n
sudo ln -s \/etc\/nginx\/sites-available\/shopware \/etc\/nginx\/sites-enabled\/\r\nsudo systemctl restart nginx<\/code><\/pre>\nStep 7: Install Let’s Encrypt SSL<\/h2>\n
To secure your Shopware store with SSL, use Let’s Encrypt. First, install Certbot, the tool used to generate Let’s Encrypt certificates:<\/p>\n
sudo apt install certbot python3-certbot-nginx<\/code><\/pre>\nNext, generate an SSL certificate for your domain:<\/p>\n
sudo certbot --nginx -d your-domain.com<\/code><\/pre>\nFollow 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<\/code>.<\/p>\nStep 8: Complete the Shopware Installation<\/h2>\n
Now, open your browser and navigate to https:\/\/your-domain.com<\/code> 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.<\/p>\nConclusion<\/h2>\n
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<\/a> solution, Shopware 6 is a powerful tool for growing your e-commerce business.<\/p>\n