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What do I need to do to install a PrestaShop store from scratch (even if I'm not an expert)?

Posted on: 06/05/2025
 

If you're thinking about setting up your online store with PrestaShop and want to do it yourself, it's totally possible! But, like any digital project, it requires following a series of technical steps in order to ensure it works properly from day one.

Here's a detailed checklist with explanations so you don't miss anything. And remember: if you get stuck at any point, we at Clearis will be happy to help. 💬

✅ 1. Register your domain and hire a good hosting provider. (This section appears to be incomplete and possibly spam.)

Before you can even touch PrestaShop, you need a place to host your store:

  • Choose a professional domain for your brand (e.g., mitienda.com ).
  • Get a hosting service that is compatible with PrestaShop (supports PHP 7.4+ and MySQL/MariaDB).
  • Make sure it includes free SSL, backups, and expert technical support .

💡 Avoid overly cheap or shared hosting. Speed and stability are key to selling.

✅ 2. Download PrestaShop and upload the files to your hosting

  • Go to prestashop.com and download the latest version.
  • Access your hosting panel (cPanel, Plesk or similar).
  • Upload the ZIP files to the server and extract them to the public_html folder or similar.
  • Create a MySQL database and note the username, password, and name.

✅ 3. Install PrestaShop from your browser

  • Log in to your domain to start the installation wizard.
  • Choose your language, country, and create your administrator account.
  • Enter the database data when prompted.
  • Finish the process and delete the /install folder for security.

✅ 4. Perform the basic configuration

  • Enter the Back Office using the generated link (something like /admin123).
  • Change the back office URL if you can (for security).
  • Configure the general store information: name, logo, currency, time zone, taxes, etc.

✅ 5. Activate maintenance mode while working

  • Go to Store Settings > Maintenance.
  • Activate maintenance mode to prevent visitors from seeing the unfinished store.
  • Add your IP address so that you can see it.

✅ 6. Choose a template or theme for your store (This appears to be a separate, unrelated sentence fragment and has been omitted.)

  • Install a template from Design > Theme and Logo.
  • You can use a free one, buy one from the marketplace, or design one to your specifications.
  • At Clearis we have our own Clearis template, optimized and with unique features that you can use from day one.

✅ 7. Load your first products

  • Create the main categories of your catalog.
  • Upload products with optimized photos, prices, descriptions, and combinations if applicable (sizes, colors, etc.).
  • Configure stock and shipping methods.

✅ 8. Add the essential modules

  • Payment modules: PayPal, Stripe, Redsys...
  • Shipping modules: MBE, GLS, Correos, etc.
  • SEO and performance: Sitemap, PageSpeed, meta tags.
  • GDPR and legal compliance: cookie notice, legal policies, etc.

🎁 At Clearis we advise you on which modules you really need, and we have a premium selection starting from €1 for our registered customers. << See the complete catalog of add-ons for PrestaShop here >> .

✅ 9. Do thorough testing before launching

  • Simulate an entire purchase: add to cart, create account, pay.
  • Verify that automated emails are being delivered correctly.
  • Check that the shipping system correctly calculates the costs by weight and destination.

✅ 10. Launch your store to the world

  • Deactivate maintenance mode.
  • Share your store on social media, Google Business, and other channels.
  • Measure visits, performance and start selling.

💬 Too technical? Stuck on a step?

Don't worry. At Clearis we have over 15 years of experience installing and configuring all types of PrestaShop stores. If you'd like:

✔️ Let us install it for you
✔️ Let's optimize your template
✔️ Or we can create a 100% customized store from scratch

👉 We help you from minute one so you can start selling without mistakes or headaches.

Contact us for a consultation !

prestashop@clearis.es

Email us! Tell us your needs and we'll get in touch with you as soon as possible!

(+34) 958 10 22 56

Call us and schedule an appointment! Customer service is available Monday to Thursday from 8:00 to 18:00 and Friday from 8:00 to 14:00.

 
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