Installing Shopware Using Softaculous
Shopware is a modern, open‑source e‑commerce platform designed for flexibility and scalability. With Softaculous, you can install Shopware quickly and easily through cPanel.
Why Use Shopware?
Section titled “Why Use Shopware?”- Feature‑rich e‑commerce solution with customizable storefronts.
- Supports multiple languages, currencies, and payment gateways.
- SEO‑friendly and mobile‑ready.
- Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.
Steps to Install Shopware
Section titled “Steps to Install Shopware”-
Log in to cPanel.
- Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.
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Search for Shopware.
- In the Softaculous dashboard, type Shopware in the search box.
- Or browse under E‑Commerce → Shopware.
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Click Install.
- The installation page will open.
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Choose Protocol.
- Select
https://orhttps://wwwif your site has an SSL certificate. - Select
http://orhttp://wwwif SSL is not installed.
- Select
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Choose Domain.
- Select the domain where Shopware will be installed.
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Set Directory.
- Leave blank if you want Shopware installed at the root (e.g.,
example.com). - Enter a folder name (e.g.,
store) if you want Shopware installed atexample.com/store.
- Leave blank if you want Shopware installed at the root (e.g.,
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Configure Store Settings.
- Site Name → Enter the name of your shop.
- Admin Username → Choose a unique username.
- Admin Password → Use a strong password (Softaculous provides a strength meter or can generate one).
- Admin Email → Enter the administrator’s email address.
- Real Name → Enter the display name for the administrator.
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Select Language.
- Choose the default language for the application.
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Database Settings.
- Provide a database name or accept the default.
- Configure table prefix if needed.
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Advanced Options (Optional).
- Configure automated backups and rotation.
- Enable email notifications for updates.
- Choose auto‑upgrade options for Shopware.
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Install.
- Review settings and click Install.
- Wait for confirmation. Softaculous will display the Shopware login URL (e.g.,
example.com/store).