How to Install Magento Open Source on MXLinux Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Magento Open Source on MXLinux Latest using GitHub. Magento Open Source is an eCommerce platform that allows users to create and manage an online store. It is important to note that Magento requires a server environment with specific requirements, so make sure your server meets Magento’s system requirements before proceeding.

Prerequisites

Before installing Magento Open Source, you will need the following:

• A server running MXLinux Latest
• Apache, MySQL, and PHP installed on the server
• Git installed on the server
• A web browser

Steps

1. Clone the Magento Repository

First, you need to clone the Magento repository from GitHub. Open the terminal on your server and enter the following command:

git clone https://github.com/magento/magento2.git

This will download the Magento code to your server.

2. Install Composer

Magento uses Composer to manage its dependencies, so you need to install it on your server. Enter the following command to install Composer:

curl -sS https://getcomposer.org/installer | sudo php -- --install-dir=/usr/local/bin --filename=composer

This will install Composer and make it available globally.

3. Install Magento Dependencies

Now, you need to navigate to the Magento directory and install its dependencies using Composer. Enter the following commands:

cd magento2
composer install

This will download and install Magento’s dependencies.

4. Create a Database

Magento requires a database to store its data. You can create a new database using the MySQL command line tool. Enter the following commands:

mysql -u root -p
CREATE DATABASE magento;
GRANT ALL ON magento.* TO 'magento'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';

Replace password with a strong password for the database user.

5. Install Magento

Now, you are ready to install Magento. Enter the following command:

bin/magento setup:install \
--base-url=http://localhost/ \
--db-host=localhost \
--db-name=magento \
--db-user=magento \
--db-password=password \
--admin-firstname=Admin \
--admin-lastname=User \
[email protected] \
--admin-user=admin \
--admin-password=password123 \
--language=en_US \
--currency=USD \
--timezone=America/New_York \
--use-rewrites=1

Replace the database credentials with the ones you created in step 4. You can also customize the other options according to your needs.

6. Run Magento

After the installation is complete, you can access the Magento admin panel by navigating to http://localhost/admin. Use the admin credentials you entered in step 5 to log in.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Magento Open Source on MXLinux Latest using GitHub. You can now customize your store and start selling online.