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Installing Ubercart for Drupal

Ubercart is an open‑source eCommerce module for Drupal that allows you to build and manage online stores. It integrates seamlessly with Drupal’s CMS features, making it a popular choice for businesses that want to combine content and commerce.

Why Use Ubercart?

Section titled “Why Use Ubercart?”
  • Provides product catalog, shopping cart, and checkout features.
  • Supports physical and digital goods.
  • Integrates with Drupal’s user management and content system.
  • Extensible with modules for shipping, payment, and fulfillment.

Steps to Install Ubercart (Manual Installation)

Section titled “Steps to Install Ubercart (Manual Installation)”

  1. Prerequisite: Install Drupal.

    • Ubercart is a Drupal module, so you must have Drupal installed first.
    • If you don’t have Drupal yet, install it via Softaculous or manually on your ruachost.com account.

  2. Download Ubercart.

    • Visit Drupal.org Ubercart project page.
    • Scroll down to the Downloads section.
    • Download the .zip file that matches your Drupal version.

  3. Upload Ubercart Module.

    • Log in to your Drupal site as the administrator.
    • Go to Modules → Install new module.
    • Click Browse, select the Ubercart .zip file from your computer, and click Install.

  4. Enable Ubercart Modules.

    • After installation, scroll down to the UBERCART – CORE section.
    • Select the checkboxes for required components.
    • Ubercart depends on other modules such as CTools, Entity, Rules, and Views.
    • If a checkbox is disabled, install/enable the missing dependency first.

  5. Enable Optional Modules.

  6. Save Configuration.

    • Click Save configuration.
    • Once enabled, a Store link will appear in the top menu bar.

  7. Customize Your Store.

    • Click Store to configure products, categories, payment gateways, shipping methods, and checkout options.