Here is a complete step-by-step guide to install PrestaShop on your hosting.

✅ Method 1: Install PrestaShop Manually (Recommended)

🔹 Step 1: Download PrestaShop

1. Go to official website:
   👉 https://www.prestashop.com
2. Download latest version (.zip file).

🔹 Step 2: Upload Files to Hosting

1. Login to your hosting cPanel.
2. Open File Manager.
3. Go to:
   • public_html (for main domain)
   • or subfolder (if installing in subdomain)
4. Upload the PrestaShop ZIP file.
5. Extract it.

After extraction, move all files from the extracted folder directly into public_html.

🔹 Step 3: Create Database

1. Go to MySQL Databases in cPanel.
2. Create:
   • Database name
   • Database user
   • Password
3. Add user to database.
4. Give All Privileges.

👉 Save:

• Database name
• Username
• Password
• Host (usually localhost)

🔹 Step 4: Start Installation

1. Open your website in browser:

   https://yourdomain.com
   

2. Installation wizard will start.
3. Choose language.
4. Click Next.
5. Enter:
   • Shop name
   • Admin email
   • Password
6. Enter database details.
7. Click Install.

Wait 2–5 minutes.

🔹 Step 5: Important After Installation

1. Delete /install folder.
2. Rename /admin folder to something secure (example: admin123xyz).

⚠️ Very important for security.

✅ Method 2: Install via Softaculous (Easy Method)

If your hosting has Softaculous:

1. Login to cPanel.
2. Click Softaculous Apps Installer.
3. Select PrestaShop.
4. Click Install Now.
5. Fill:
   • Domain
   • Shop name
   • Admin email
   • Password
6. Click Install.

Done in 1 minute.

🔧 Minimum Server Requirements

• PHP 7.4 – 8.1
• MySQL 5.7+
• Apache / LiteSpeed
• 256MB memory recommended