Magento 2 installation guide

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install Magento 2:

  1. System Requirements:

    • Check if your server meets the minimum system requirements for Magento 2, including PHP version, extensions, and other dependencies. You can find the requirements in the official Magento 2 documentation.

  2. Download Magento 2:

    • Go to the official Magento website or GitHub repository and download the latest version of Magento 2.

  3. Prepare your server:

    • Set up a web server (e.g., Apache or Nginx) with the required PHP version and extensions.
    • Install a supported database server (e.g., MySQL or MariaDB).
    • Make sure you have SSH access to your server.

  4. Upload Magento files:

    • Upload the Magento files to your server using FTP, SFTP, or any other method you prefer.
    • Extract the Magento archive into the desired directory on your server.

  5. Install dependencies:

    • Open a terminal or SSH into your server.
    • Navigate to the root directory of your Magento installation.
    • Run the following command to install the dependencies using Composer:
composer install

Configure the database:

  • Create a new database for your Magento installation.
  • In the Magento root directory, copy the app/etc/env.php file and rename it to app/etc/env.php:
cp app/etc/env.php.dist app/etc/env.php
    • Open the env.php file in a text editor and enter your database credentials in the corresponding configuration section.

  2. Run the installation script:

    • In the Magento root directory, run the following command to start the installation:
bin/magento setup:install --base-url=<your-base-url> \
--db-host=<your-db-host> --db-name=<your-db-name> \
--db-user=<your-db-username> --db-password=<your-db-password> \
--admin-firstname=<your-admin-firstname> --admin-lastname=<your-admin-lastname> \
--admin-email=<your-admin-email> --admin-user=<your-admin-username> \
--admin-password=<your-admin-password>
    • Replace the placeholders <your-base-url>, <your-db-host>, <your-db-name>, <your-db-username>, <your-db-password>, <your-admin-firstname>, <your-admin-lastname>, <your-admin-email>, <your-admin-username>, and <your-admin-password> with your actual values.

  2. Complete the installation:

    • After the installation script finishes, clear the Magento cache by running the following command:
bin/magento cache:flush
    • Set the appropriate file permissions and ownership for security. Refer to the Magento documentation for detailed instructions.

  2. Access the Magento Admin Panel:

    • Open a web browser and enter your base URL.
    • You should see the Magento installation wizard or the Admin Panel login page, depending on your configuration.
    • Follow the instructions to complete the installation or log in to the Admin Panel.

That's it! You have now installed Magento 2 on your server. You can start configuring your store and adding products. Make sure to refer to the official Magento 2 documentation for more detailed information and advanced configuration options.