Here's how to set up store views in Magento:
Steps:
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Access Magento Admin Panel: Log in to your Magento admin interface.
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Navigate to Stores Settings:
- Go to the Stores section on the admin sidebar.
- Click on Settings.
- Select All Stores from the options.
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Create a New Store View:
- Click the Create Store View button.
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Configure Store View Details:
- Store: Choose the parent store from which this view will inherit settings.
- Name: Enter a descriptive name for the store view (e.g., Spanish). This will be displayed in the language chooser on your storefront.
- Code: Assign a unique code using lowercase characters to identify the view internally (e.g., spanish).
- Status: Set the status to Enabled to make the store view active.
- Sort Order (Optional): Assign a number to determine the order in which the view appears alongside other store views (optional).
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Save the Store View: Click the Save Store View button to create the new view.
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Configure Language (Optional):
- To customize the language for the store view:
- Go to Stores > Configuration.
- Switch to the store view you want to configure by selecting it from the dropdown.
- Under General > Locale Options, set the desired Locale (language) for the store view.
- To customize the language for the store view:
Additional Notes:
- Store views inherit product information and configuration from the parent store. You can customize specific content like product names, descriptions, and prices for each store view.
- Magento allows you to create multiple store views to cater to different languages, regions, or customer segments.
- Consider seeking help from Magento documentation or a developer for advanced configurations or troubleshooting.
By following these steps, you can establish store views in your Magento store, offering a localized experience for your customers.