{"id":2769,"date":"2025-12-20T15:09:49","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T05:21:17","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-08-15T13:44:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T12:44:06","slug":"how-to-install-magento-ecommerce-platform-on-ubuntu-24-04-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-magento-ecommerce-platform-on-ubuntu-24-04-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Magento eCommerce Platform on Ubuntu 24.04"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<header>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<section>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>Magento is a powerful open-source eCommerce platform that provides businesses with flexibility and control over the content, functionality, and look of their online stores. In this guide, we\u2019ll show you how to install the Magento eCommerce platform on <strong>Ubuntu 24.04<\/strong>. If you\u2019re running your online store on a , Magento will allow you to create a robust and scalable eCommerce solution.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>An Ubuntu 24.04 server with root access.<\/li>\n<li>A LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) installed.<\/li>\n<li>A VPS hosting service such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Before you begin, make sure your Ubuntu 24.04 system is up-to-date by running the following commands:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update\r\nsudo apt upgrade -y\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Keeping your system updated is crucial for security and performance, especially if you are hosting your Magento store on a <strong>Windows VPSVirtual Private Server Hosting<\/strong> or <strong>VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/strong> from .<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Apache, MySQL, and PHP<\/h2>\n<p>Magento requires a LAMP stack to function. Install Apache, MySQL, and PHP by running the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install apache2 mysql-server php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql php-curl php-xml php-gd php-bcmath php-intl php-mbstring php-soap php-zip -y\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>After the installation is complete, start and enable Apache and MySQL:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start apache2\r\nsudo systemctl enable apache2\r\nsudo systemctl start mysql\r\nsudo systemctl enable mysql\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>This step ensures your server is prepared to host Magento. Whether you\u2019re using a <strong>Windows VPSServer VPS<\/strong> or <strong>Virtual Private Server Hosting Windows<\/strong>, having a stable LAMP stack is essential for Magento.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 3: Configure MySQL for Magento<\/h2>\n<p>Next, log into MySQL and create a database for Magento:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo mysql -u root -p\r\nCREATE DATABASE magento;\r\nCREATE USER 'magento_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';\r\nGRANT ALL ON magento.* TO 'magento_user'@'localhost';\r\nFLUSH PRIVILEGES;\r\nEXIT;\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Replace <code>'password'<\/code> with a strong password. This setup ensures Magento can store and manage eCommerce data securely, especially when hosted on a reliable VPS like a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 4: Download Magento<\/h2>\n<p>Go to the official Magento website and download the latest version of Magento Open Source. You can also download it using the command line:<\/p>\n<pre><code>wget https:\/\/github.com\/magento\/magento2\/archive\/refs\/heads\/2.4-develop.zip\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Unzip the downloaded file:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install unzip\r\nunzip 2.4-develop.zip\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Move the extracted files to your Apache root directory:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo mv magento2-2.4-develop \/var\/www\/html\/magento\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Ensure the directory has the correct permissions:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo chown -R www-data:www-data \/var\/www\/html\/magento\r\nsudo chmod -R 755 \/var\/www\/html\/magento\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re hosting on a <strong>Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/strong> or another VPS solution, these steps are critical to setting up Magento correctly.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 5: Configure Apache for Magento<\/h2>\n<p>Next, configure Apache to serve the Magento site by creating a new virtual host file:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/apache2\/sites-available\/magento.conf\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Add the following configuration:<\/p>\n<pre><code>&lt;VirtualHost *:80&gt;\r\n    ServerAdmin admin@example.com\r\n    DocumentRoot \/var\/www\/html\/magento\/\r\n    ServerName example.com\r\n\r\n    &lt;Directory \/var\/www\/html\/magento\/&gt;\r\n        AllowOverride All\r\n    &lt;\/Directory&gt;\r\n\r\n    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}\/error.log\r\n    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}\/access.log combined\r\n&lt;\/VirtualHost&gt;\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Save and close the file, then enable the configuration:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo a2ensite magento.conf\r\nsudo a2enmod rewrite\r\nsudo systemctl restart apache2\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Make sure to replace <code>example.com<\/code> with your domain name. For users on <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS<\/a> or similar platforms, ensure that your domain is correctly configured.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 6: Complete Magento Installation<\/h2>\n<p>Visit <code>http:\/\/your-domain.com<\/code> in your web browser to complete the Magento setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your store and connect to the MySQL database you created earlier.<\/p>\n<p>For optimal performance on a <strong>VPS Windows<\/strong> environment, make sure your VPS has adequate resources to handle the Magento installation process.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>By following these steps, you\u2019ve successfully installed the Magento eCommerce platform on Ubuntu 24.04. Magento offers flexibility and scalability for businesses of all sizes. For reliable hosting, consider using a , which provides a stable and secure environment to run your eCommerce store.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<footer>\n<p>For more VPS hosting solutions, visit .<\/p>\n<\/footer>\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. 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