How to install a Prestashop Module?
Installing a PrestaShop module is quite easy. Here’s a step-by-step guide for you ...
Step 1. Prepare the Module
- Download the module from the Gumroad or PrestaShop Addons Marketplace or another trusted source.
- Ensure the module file is in
.zip
format.
Step 2. Access the Back Office
- Log in to your PrestaShop Back Office.
Step 3. Navigate to the Modules Manager
- Go to
Modules > Module Manager
.
Step 4. Install the Module
Option 1: Upload the Module Manually downloaded from Gumroad
- Click the
Upload a module
button at the top-right corner. - Open the file location, and select the
.zip
file - PrestaShop will automatically upload and install the module.
Option 2: Install from the Prestashop Marketplace
- Search for the module in the PrestaShop Addons Marketplace.
- Click
Install
orBuy
(if it’s a paid module). - Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Step 5. Configure and verify the Module
- After installation, click
Configure
next to the module in the Module Manager to set it up according to your needs. - Check the functionality of the module on the Front Office or test its settings.
Troubleshooting
- Permissions Issue: Ensure the
modules
directory and its subdirectories have appropriate permissions (755
for directories and644
for files). - Compatibility Issue: Confirm the module is compatible with your PrestaShop version.
- PHP Version Issues: Ensure your PHP version is compatible with the module (you're using PHP 8.2.12).
That's all.