{"id":16058,"date":"2026-09-16T14:02:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T14:02:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:02:30","slug":"how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install PrestaShop on Your Hosting Account"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/#How_to_Install_PrestaShop_on_Your_Hosting_Account\" >How to Install PrestaShop on Your Hosting Account<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/#What_Is_PrestaShop_and_Why_Does_Hosting_Matter\" >What Is PrestaShop and Why Does Hosting Matter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/#PrestaShop_Hosting_Requirements\" >PrestaShop Hosting Requirements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/#Minimum_Server_Requirements\" >Minimum Server Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/#Step_1_Choose_a_Suitable_PrestaShop_Hosting_Provider\" >Step 1: Choose a Suitable PrestaShop Hosting Provider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/#Step_2_Create_a_MySQL_Database\" >Step 2: Create a MySQL Database<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/#How_to_Create_a_Database_in_cPanel\" >How to Create a Database in cPanel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/#Step_3_Download_and_Upload_PrestaShop_Files\" >Step 3: Download and Upload PrestaShop Files<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/#Uploading_via_File_Manager\" >Uploading via File Manager<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/#Uploading_via_FTP\" >Uploading via FTP<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/#Step_4_Run_the_PrestaShop_Installation_Wizard\" >Step 4: Run the PrestaShop Installation Wizard<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/#Following_the_Installation_Steps\" >Following the Installation Steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/#Step_5_Secure_Your_Installation\" >Step 5: Secure Your Installation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/#Step_6_Log_In_and_Configure_Your_Store\" >Step 6: Log In and Configure Your Store<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/#Tips_for_Optimising_Your_PrestaShop_Hosting_Environment\" >Tips for Optimising Your PrestaShop Hosting Environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-install-prestashop-on-your-hosting-account\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><html><br \/>\n<head><br \/>\n<title>How to Install PrestaShop on Your Hosting Account<\/title><br \/>\n<\/head><br \/>\n<body><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Install_PrestaShop_on_Your_Hosting_Account\"><\/span>How to Install PrestaShop on Your Hosting Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you are looking to launch an online shop without spending a fortune on custom development, PrestaShop is one of the most powerful and flexible e-commerce platforms available today. It is free, open-source, and packed with features that rival many premium solutions. However, before you can start selling, you need to get PrestaShop up and running on your web hosting account. In this guide, we will walk you through the entire process step by step, so that even if you are a complete beginner, you will have your store live and ready in no time. Choosing the right <strong>PrestaShop hosting<\/strong> environment is the first and arguably most important decision you will make.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_PrestaShop_and_Why_Does_Hosting_Matter\"><\/span>What Is PrestaShop and Why Does Hosting Matter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PrestaShop is an open-source e-commerce platform used by hundreds of thousands of merchants worldwide. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing products, orders, customers, payments, and shipping. Unlike hosted solutions such as Shopify, PrestaShop is self-hosted, meaning you are responsible for finding a suitable web hosting provider and installing the software yourself.<\/p>\n<p>This is precisely why your choice of <strong>PrestaShop hosting<\/strong> is so critical. A slow or unreliable server can lead to poor user experience, abandoned carts, and lost revenue. You need a hosting environment that meets PrestaShop&#8217;s technical requirements and can scale as your business grows.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PrestaShop_Hosting_Requirements\"><\/span>PrestaShop Hosting Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you begin the installation, make sure your hosting account meets the minimum technical requirements. Installing PrestaShop on an incompatible server is one of the most common mistakes beginners make.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_Server_Requirements\"><\/span>Minimum Server Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PHP:<\/strong> Version 7.2 or higher (PHP 8.1 is recommended for newer versions of PrestaShop)<\/li>\n<li><strong>MySQL:<\/strong> Version 5.6 or higher, or MariaDB 10.1 or higher<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apache or Nginx:<\/strong> A compatible web server with mod_rewrite enabled<\/li>\n<li><strong>SSL Certificate:<\/strong> Highly recommended for secure transactions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disk Space:<\/strong> At least 500 MB of free space, though more is advisable<\/li>\n<li><strong>Memory Limit:<\/strong> A minimum of 256 MB PHP memory limit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most modern shared hosting plans will meet these requirements, but always double-check with your provider before proceeding. For growing stores, a VPS or cloud hosting plan will offer better performance and control.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Choose_a_Suitable_PrestaShop_Hosting_Provider\"><\/span>Step 1: Choose a Suitable PrestaShop Hosting Provider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The foundation of a successful PrestaShop store is reliable hosting. Look for a provider that offers one-click installers, strong uptime guarantees, and responsive customer support. Many hosting companies now advertise themselves as being optimised for e-commerce, so take the time to compare plans carefully.<\/p>\n<p>For expert advice on selecting the best hosting for your needs, you can explore resources such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\" target=\"_blank\">DA Manager blog<\/a>, which covers a wide range of topics related to web hosting and digital management.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have chosen your hosting provider, log in to your control panel \u2014 typically cPanel or Plesk \u2014 and you are ready to begin.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Create_a_MySQL_Database\"><\/span>Step 2: Create a MySQL Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PrestaShop stores all of its data in a MySQL database, so you will need to create one before running the installer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_a_Database_in_cPanel\"><\/span>How to Create a Database in cPanel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to your cPanel account.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>MySQL Databases<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<li>Enter a name for your new database and click <strong>Create Database<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down to the <strong>MySQL Users<\/strong> section and create a new user with a strong password.<\/li>\n<li>Add the new user to the database and grant <strong>All Privileges<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Make a note of the database name, username, and password \u2014 you will need these during installation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Download_and_Upload_PrestaShop_Files\"><\/span>Step 3: Download and Upload PrestaShop Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visit the official PrestaShop website at prestashop.com and download the latest stable version. You will receive a ZIP archive containing all the necessary files.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uploading_via_File_Manager\"><\/span>Uploading via File Manager<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you prefer not to use FTP software, cPanel&#8217;s built-in File Manager is a convenient alternative.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>File Manager<\/strong> in cPanel.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>public_html<\/strong> directory (or a subdirectory if you want to install PrestaShop in a folder).<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Upload<\/strong> and select the PrestaShop ZIP file.<\/li>\n<li>Once uploaded, right-click the file and choose <strong>Extract<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Move all extracted files to your desired installation directory.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uploading_via_FTP\"><\/span>Uploading via FTP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Alternatively, use an FTP client such as FileZilla. Connect to your server using your FTP credentials, then drag and drop the extracted PrestaShop files into the appropriate directory on your server.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Run_the_PrestaShop_Installation_Wizard\"><\/span>Step 4: Run the PrestaShop Installation Wizard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With your files uploaded and your database ready, it is time to run the installation wizard. Open your web browser and navigate to your domain name. If you uploaded PrestaShop to a subdirectory, include that in the URL (for example, yourdomain.co.uk\/shop).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Following_the_Installation_Steps\"><\/span>Following the Installation Steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Language Selection:<\/strong> Choose your preferred language for the installation process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Licence Agreement:<\/strong> Read and accept the PrestaShop licence agreement to proceed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>System Compatibility:<\/strong> The wizard will automatically check whether your server meets all requirements. If any issues are flagged, resolve them before continuing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Store Information:<\/strong> Enter your shop name, default country, and time zone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Admin Account:<\/strong> Create your administrator account with a secure email address and password. Keep these credentials safe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Database Configuration:<\/strong> Enter the database name, username, password, and server address (usually localhost). Click <strong>Test your database connection<\/strong> to confirm everything is correct.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Installation:<\/strong> Click <strong>Next<\/strong> and allow the wizard to complete the installation. This may take a few minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Secure_Your_Installation\"><\/span>Step 5: Secure Your Installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the installation is complete, PrestaShop will prompt you to take an essential security step: delete the <strong>\/install<\/strong> folder. This is mandatory, as leaving it in place creates a significant security vulnerability. Simply navigate to the install directory via File Manager or FTP and delete it entirely.<\/p>\n<p>You should also rename the <strong>\/admin<\/strong> folder to something unique and difficult to guess. This makes it far harder for malicious actors to locate your back-office login page.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Log_In_and_Configure_Your_Store\"><\/span>Step 6: Log In and Configure Your Store<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Navigate to your renamed admin folder URL and log in using the credentials you created during installation. You will now have access to the PrestaShop back office, where you can configure your store settings, install themes, add products, and set up payment and shipping methods.<\/p>\n<p>Take the time to configure your <strong>SSL certificate<\/strong> settings within PrestaShop. Go to <strong>Shop Parameters &gt; General<\/strong> and enable SSL to ensure all transactions are encrypted and your customers feel confident shopping with you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Optimising_Your_PrestaShop_Hosting_Environment\"><\/span>Tips for Optimising Your PrestaShop Hosting Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Getting PrestaShop installed is just the beginning. To ensure your store performs at its best, consider the following optimisation tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enable caching:<\/strong> PrestaShop has a built-in caching system. Enable it under <strong>Advanced Parameters &gt; Performance<\/strong> to reduce server load and improve page speed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a CDN:<\/strong> A Content Delivery Network can significantly improve loading times for international visitors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep PrestaShop updated:<\/strong> Regular updates include security patches and performance improvements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose quality modules carefully:<\/strong> Poorly coded third-party modules can slow down your store or introduce vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monitor your hosting resources:<\/strong> Keep an eye on bandwidth and storage usage, and upgrade your hosting plan as your store grows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Installing PrestaShop on your hosting account is a straightforward process when you follow the correct steps. By ensuring your <strong>PrestaShop hosting<\/strong> environment meets the technical requirements, setting up your database properly, and securing your installation after setup, you will have a solid foundation for your online store. Whether you are launching a small boutique or a large-scale e-commerce operation, PrestaShop combined with the right hosting solution gives you the tools you need to succeed in the competitive world of online retail.<\/p>\n<p><\/body><br \/>\n<\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Install PrestaShop on Your Hosting Account<\/p>\n<p>How to Install PrestaShop on Your Hosting Account<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking to launch an online shop without spending a fortune on custom development, PrestaShop is one of the most powerful and flexible e-commerce platforms available today. 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