Comprehensive Guide to Installing Magento 2 on a cPanel Server

THE SHORT PART YOU CARE ABOUT:

In terminal window run the following.

Step one
composer create-project --repository-url=https://repo.magento.com/ magento/project-community-edition

Step two
php bin/magento setup:install --base-url=http://url.com/ --db-host=localhost --db-name=yourdomain_magento2 --db-user=yourprefex_magento2 --db-password=A3nnIsEyasaM --admin-firstname=branden --admin-lastname=Thomas --admin-email=email@toweringmedia.com --admin-user=branden --admin-password=JlfsdjpSlfdgw --language=en_US --currency=USD --timezone=America/Chicago --use-rewrites=1 --search-engine=elasticsearch7 --elasticsearch-host=localhost --elasticsearch-port=9200 --elasticsearch-index-prefix=Yourdomain

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Magento 2 is a powerful, open-source eCommerce platform widely used by businesses to create and manage online stores. While its robust features and flexibility make it a popular choice, the complexity of the platform can sometimes present challenges. Effective Magento 2 Support is crucial for ensuring a smooth, uninterrupted shopping experience for customers. This article will provide a detailed guide to installing Magento 2 from scratch on a cPanel server.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• A cPanel account with access to the server.
• SSH access (if necessary).
• A domain name pointed to your server.
• Composer installed on the server (Magento 2 requires Composer).

Step 1: Prepare the Server

1. Log in to cPanel:
   • Access your cPanel by visiting https://yourdomain.com:2083 and log in with your credentials.
2. Create a Database:
   • Go to the Databases section and click on MySQL® Databases.
   • Create a new database.
   • Create a new database user and assign it to the database with all privileges.

Step 2: Set Up SSH Access (If Required)

1. Enable SSH Access:
   • In the Security section of cPanel, click SSH Access and manage SSH keys if required.
2. Access via SSH:
   • Use an SSH client (like PuTTY for Windows or Terminal for macOS/Linux) to connect to your server.
   • Use your server IP and SSH port (default is 22).

Step 3: Install Composer

If Composer is not installed, follow these steps:

cd ~
curl -sS https://getcomposer.org/installer | php
sudo mv composer.phar /usr/local/bin/composer
        

Step 4: Download Magento

1. Create a Document Root for Magento:
   • In the Files section, click File Manager and navigate to your document root (public_html or create a new directory).
2. Download Magento via SSH:
   • Navigate to the directory where you want to install Magento:

     
     cd /home/yourcpanelusername/public_html
                             

   • Download Magento using Composer:

     
     composer create-project --repository-url=https://repo.magento.com/ magento/project-community-edition .
                             

   • You will need to use your Magento Marketplace public and private keys to authenticate.

Step 5: Set Up File Permissions

Set the correct permissions:

find var generated vendor pub/static pub/media app/etc -type f -exec chmod g+w {} +
find var generated vendor pub/static pub/media app/etc -type d -exec chmod g+ws {} +
chown -R :yourcpanelusername .
chmod u+x bin/magento
        

Step 6: Install Magento

1. Run the Magento Installation Wizard:
   • Access the Magento installation wizard by navigating to https://yourdomain.com in your web browser.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. You will need the database details you created earlier.
   • Alternatively, you can install Magento via CLI:

     
     bin/magento setup:install \
     --base-url=http://yourdomain.com \
     --db-host=localhost \
     --db-name=yourdbname \
     --db-user=yourdbuser \
     --db-password=yourdbpassword \
     --admin-firstname=Admin \
     --admin-lastname=User \
     --admin-email=admin@example.com \
     --admin-user=admin \
     --admin-password=admin123 \
     --language=en_US \
     --currency=USD \
     --timezone=America/Chicago \
     --use-rewrites=1
                             

Step 7: Finalize Configuration

1. Set Up Cron Jobs:
   • Magento requires cron jobs for various tasks. Set up the following cron jobs in cPanel:
   • Go to Advanced > Cron Jobs.
   • Add the following cron jobs:

     
     * * * * * /usr/local/bin/php /home/yourcpanelusername/public_html/bin/magento cron:run | grep -v "Ran jobs by schedule" >> /home/yourcpanelusername/public_html/var/log/magento.cron.log
     * * * * * /usr/local/bin/php /home/yourcpanelusername/public_html/update/cron.php >> /home/yourcpanelusername/public_html/var/log/update.cron.log
     * * * * * /usr/local/bin/php /home/yourcpanelusername/public_html/bin/magento setup:cron:run >> /home/yourcpanelusername/public_html/var/log/setup.cron.log
                             

2. Set Up File Permissions:
   • Ensure Magento has the correct permissions to function properly:

     
     find var pub/static pub/media app/etc -type f -exec chmod g+w {} +
     find var pub/static pub/media app/etc -type d -exec chmod g+ws {} +
     chmod u+x bin/magento
                             

3. Deploy Static Content (If Necessary):
   • After making changes, you may need to deploy static content:

     
     bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy -f
                             

Step 8: Secure Your Installation

1. Use HTTPS:
   • Ensure your website uses HTTPS by setting up an SSL certificate in cPanel under the Security section.
2. Update .htaccess:
   • Update the .htaccess file to include security best practices.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can successfully install Magento 2 on a cPanel server. Remember to keep your Magento installation updated and secure by regularly applying patches and updates. For additional support and services, consider reaching out to Magento 2 Support, a reliable service provider that can assist with all aspects of Magento 2 support.