Trying to install PrestaShop plug in on cPanel, no idea how to make it work

[TheCreativeBraincell]

I'm using a cPanel website hosted by BaCloud and I've downloaded the PrestaShop plugin so I can sell items. However, I can't access the plugin through the site builder (SiteJet). I assumed I could perhaps create something through the BackOffice, but I can't find a folder in the root files with the Admin name to access the Back Office.

Ultimately, I'm tired and frustrated and wanna cry. Any help to get everything linked and working would be greatly appreciated.

[ecommerce16]

 

[luisleitaoaudio]

I find this tutorial too I think explain well:

Step 1: Access Your cPanel

🔹 First, log into your cPanel by visiting yourdomain.com/cpanel.
🔹 Enter your username and password (your hosting provider gives you this).
🔹 Once inside, open File Manager and navigate to public_html (this is where your site files go).

Step 2: Download & Upload PrestaShop

🔹 Go to the PrestaShop official website and download the latest version.
🔹 In cPanel > File Manager, click Upload and select the PrestaShop .zip file you just downloaded.
🔹 Once uploaded, right-click the file and choose Extract.

💡 Pro Tip: Move all extracted files into the main public_html folder if they are inside a subfolder like /prestashop.

Step 3: Create a Database

🔹 Go to MySQL Databases in cPanel.
🔹 Click Create New Database → Give it a name → Click Create.
🔹 Scroll down to MySQL Users, create a new user, and set a strong password.
🔹 Add this user to the database and grant All Privileges.

💡 Don’t forget! Write down your database name, username, and password—you’ll need them soon.

Step 4: Install PrestaShop

🔹 Open your browser and go to yourdomain.com.
🔹 The PrestaShop installer will launch—select your language and click Next.
🔹 Accept the license agreement and continue.
🔹 Enter your database details from Step 3 and click Test Connection.
🔹 If the connection is successful, proceed with the installation.

💡 Common Error? If you see a database connection error, double-check your host (usually localhost), username, password, and database name.

Step 5: Final Touches & Store Configuration

🔹 Set your store name, country, and admin credentials.
🔹 Wait for the installation to finish.
🔹 Once done, delete the “install” folder (for security).
🔹 Your PrestaShop back office can be accessed at yourdomain.com/admin123 (replace “admin123” with your actual admin folder name).

🎉 That’s it! Your online store is now live! 🎉

https://digitalsoftdepot.com/2025/02/14/how-to-install-prestashop-on-cpanel-a-step-by-step-guide-for-beginners-🚀/

 

Edited February 14 by luisleitaoaudio (see edit history)