Tutorial: How to Install Pimcore on Windows 10

Pimcore is an open-source web-based platform that offers a variety of features for content management, digital asset management, and eCommerce functionalities. This tutorial guides you through the installation process of Pimcore on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before installing Pimcore on your system, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • Windows 10
  • WAMP or XAMPP Server
  • PHP version 7.3 or higher
  • MySQL version 5.7 or higher
  • Composer (You can download the installer from https://getcomposer.org/download/)

Step 1: Download Pimcore

Visit the Pimcore official website at https://www.pimcore.org/download to download the latest version of Pimcore.

Step 2: Unzip Pimcore

Extract the downloaded Pimcore archive to your desired location. For instance, we have extracted it to the C:\xampp\htdocs directory.

Step 3: Update the PHP Configuration

Before proceeding with the installation, you need to make some changes to the PHP configuration file. Open the php.ini file, which is usually located in the C:\xampp\php directory.

Add the following configurations to the php.ini file:

memory_limit = 2G
max_execution_time = 300

Save and close the file.

Step 4: Install Dependencies

Open the Command Prompt and navigate to the directory where you have extracted the Pimcore archive.

Run the following command to install dependencies:

composer install

This command will install all the required packages and dependencies needed to run Pimcore.

Step 5: Configure the Database

Create a database for Pimcore. Open your MySQL server and create a new database. For instance, let’s create a database with the name pimcore.

Now, open the app/config/local/database.yml file and add the following details:

parameters:
    database_host: 127.0.0.1
    database_port: null
    database_name: pimcore
    database_user: root
    database_password: ''

You can change the database details according to your database configuration.

Step 6: Run Pimcore Installation Wizard

Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/pimcore/setup (replace pimcore with the name of the directory where you have extracted Pimcore).

The Pimcore installation wizard will now start. Follow the installation steps and enter the required details such as admin credentials, site details, etc.

Once you complete the installation, navigate to the Pimcore login page http://localhost/pimcore/admin.

Enter the admin credentials and click Login to access Pimcore.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Pimcore on your Windows 10 system. Pimcore offers a vast range of functionalities, and you can use it to manage your content, digital assets, and eCommerce functionalities. As you get started, explore Pimcore’s features and enhance your website’s performance.