How to Install OpenCart on Manjaro

OpenCart is a popular open-source e-commerce platform that allows you to set up an online store on your website. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install OpenCart on Manjaro Linux.

Prerequisites

A Manjaro Linux installation
Apache or Nginx web server
PHP 7.2 or later
MySQL or MariaDB database server

Step 1: Download OpenCart

First, go to https://www.opencart.com and download the latest version of OpenCart.

wget https://www.opencart.com/index.php?route=download/download/download&download_id=66

Step 2: Extract the OpenCart Archive

After downloading the OpenCart archive, extract it to the web server root directory.

sudo tar -zxvf OpenCart_v3.0.3.6.ocmod.zip -C /var/www/html/

Step 3: Set Permissions

Set the correct permissions for OpenCart files and directories.

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/

Step 4: Set Up the Database

Create a new MySQL database for your OpenCart installation.

sudo mysql -u root -p
create database opencart;
create user opencartuser identified by 'password';
grant all privileges on opencart.* to opencartuser;
flush privileges;
exit

Step 5: Install OpenCart

Navigate to http://localhost/opencart in your web browser and follow the installation wizard.

On the first page, select your language.
On the second page, check the requirements and click "Continue".
On the third page, enter your database details and click "Continue".
On the fourth page, create an admin account and click "Continue".
On the final page, remove the installation folder and click "Finish".

Conclusion

That's it! OpenCart is now installed on your Manjaro Linux system. You can now begin configuring your online store and adding products.