Here’s a beginner-friendly guide + video tutorial to help you learn PrestaShop from scratch 👇
🎥 Full Beginner Video Tutorial
PrestaShop Tutorial for Beginners (Step-by-Step Setup)
🧠 What is PrestaShop?
- PrestaShop is a free, open-source eCommerce platform used to build online stores. (Hostinger)
- You can manage products, payments, shipping, and design without coding (basic use).
🚀 Step-by-Step PrestaShop Tutorial (Beginner Level)
1. Prepare Before Installation
- Buy a domain + hosting
- Check server requirements
- Install an FTP tool like FileZilla (Store Manager for PrestaShop)
2. Install PrestaShop
Basic process:
- Download PrestaShop from official website
- Upload files to your server via FTP
- Create a MySQL database
- Run installation wizard in browser
(Store Manager for PrestaShop)
👉 During setup, you’ll enter:
- Shop name
- Admin email & password
- Database details
3. Explore Dashboard (Back Office)
Once installed:
- Manage products, orders, customers
- Configure settings like taxes, shipping, payments
(WebsiteSetup – How to Make a Website)
4. Add Your First Product
- Go to Catalog → Products
- Add:
- Product name
- Price
- Images
- Description
5. Customize Store Design
- Install themes or modify layout
- Adjust homepage, menus, and categories
6. Set Up Payments & Shipping
- Add payment methods (Stripe, PayPal, COD)
- Configure shipping zones and rates
(WebsiteSetup – How to Make a Website)
7. Install Modules (Plugins)
- Add features like:
- SEO tools
- Marketing tools
- Analytics
- Modules extend functionality easily
📚 Best Free Learning Resources
- Official training videos (free + paid) (help-center.prestashop.com)
- Step-by-step blog tutorials (Hostinger, WebsiteSetup)
- YouTube full-course tutorials (like above)
🧩 What You Can Learn Next
Once basics are done:
- SEO optimization
- Speed optimization
- Custom theme design
- Module development (advanced)
💡 Quick Tip
Start with a demo store (sample data) during installation — it helps you understand how everything works faster.