How To Automatically Install CS-Cart Through cPanel?

Installing a shopping cart software through cPanel can be made easy with an application installer included in many cPanel setups. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

Step-by-Step Guide

Log into cPanel:

Access your cPanel account by entering yourdomain.com/cpanel in your web browser.

Enter your username and password.

Locate the Application Installer:

Once logged in, scroll down to the "Software" section.

Click on the icon for the application installer.

Find the Shopping Cart Software:

In the application installer dashboard, either browse the available scripts or use the search bar to find the shopping cart software.

Click on the software icon to start the installation process.

Click on Install:

On the overview page of the software, click the Install button.

Fill in Installation Details:

Choose Protocol: Select whether to use HTTP or HTTPS (ensure you have an SSL certificate for HTTPS).

Choose Domain: Select the domain where you want to install the software.

In Directory: Leave this blank to install in the root directory, or specify a subdirectory if desired.

Site Settings:

Fill in the Site Name and Site Description as needed.

Enter the Admin Username and Admin Password for the admin panel. Use a strong password.

Database Settings:

The installer will automatically create a database, but you can customize the database name if you wish.

Choose Plugins (Optional):

Select any additional plugins or options to install alongside the software.

Advanced Options (Optional):

Adjust settings like the database table prefix or enable auto-updates if needed.

Select Theme (Optional):

Choose a default theme for your installation if options are available.

Install:

Once all details are filled in, click the Install button at the bottom of the page.

Installation Completion:

After a few moments, a success message will appear with links to your new store and the admin area.

Final Steps

Access Your Store:

Go to the link provided for your store to start configuring it.

Configure Settings:

Log in to the admin panel using the credentials you set up during installation to configure settings, payment gateways, shipping methods, etc.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during installation, ensure your hosting environment meets the software requirements.

Check for any conflicting software or settings in your cPanel that might affect the installation.

That’s it! You’ve successfully installed your shopping cart software using cPanel.