Introduction

Magento is a powerful open-source eCommerce platform that provides businesses with flexibility and control over the content, functionality, and look of their online stores. In this guide, we’ll show you how to install the Magento eCommerce platform on Ubuntu 24.04. If you’re running your online store on a Windows VPS UK, Magento will allow you to create a robust and scalable eCommerce solution.

Prerequisites

• An Ubuntu 24.04 server with root access.
• A LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) installed.
• A VPS hosting service such as UK Windows VPS.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before you begin, make sure your Ubuntu 24.04 system is up-to-date by running the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y
        

Keeping your system updated is crucial for security and performance, especially if you are hosting your Magento store on a Windows Virtual Private Server Hosting or VPS Windows Servers from Windows VPS UK.

Step 2: Install Apache, MySQL, and PHP

Magento requires a LAMP stack to function. Install Apache, MySQL, and PHP by running the following command:

sudo apt install apache2 mysql-server php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql php-curl php-xml php-gd php-bcmath php-intl php-mbstring php-soap php-zip -y
        

After the installation is complete, start and enable Apache and MySQL:

sudo systemctl start apache2
sudo systemctl enable apache2
sudo systemctl start mysql
sudo systemctl enable mysql
        

This step ensures your server is prepared to host Magento. Whether you’re using a Windows Server VPS or Virtual Private Server Hosting Windows, having a stable LAMP stack is essential for Magento.

Step 3: Configure MySQL for Magento

Next, log into MySQL and create a database for Magento:

sudo mysql -u root -p
CREATE DATABASE magento;
CREATE USER 'magento_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL ON magento.* TO 'magento_user'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;
        

Replace 'password' with a strong password. This setup ensures Magento can store and manage eCommerce data securely, especially when hosted on a reliable VPS like a UK Windows VPS.

Step 4: Download Magento

Go to the official Magento website and download the latest version of Magento Open Source. You can also download it using the command line:

wget https://github.com/magento/magento2/archive/refs/heads/2.4-develop.zip
        

Unzip the downloaded file:

sudo apt install unzip
unzip 2.4-develop.zip
        

Move the extracted files to your Apache root directory:

sudo mv magento2-2.4-develop /var/www/html/magento
        

Ensure the directory has the correct permissions:

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

Whether you're hosting on a Windows VPS Italy or another VPS solution, these steps are critical to setting up Magento correctly.

Step 5: Configure Apache for Magento

Next, configure Apache to serve the Magento site by creating a new virtual host file:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/magento.conf
        

Add the following configuration:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerAdmin admin@example.com
    DocumentRoot /var/www/html/magento/
    ServerName example.com

    <Directory /var/www/html/magento/>
        AllowOverride All
    </Directory>

    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined
</VirtualHost>
        

Save and close the file, then enable the configuration:

sudo a2ensite magento.conf
sudo a2enmod rewrite
sudo systemctl restart apache2
        

Make sure to replace example.com with your domain name. For users on Windows Virtual Dedicated Server Hosting or similar platforms, ensure that your domain is correctly configured.

Step 6: Complete Magento Installation

Visit http://your-domain.com in your web browser to complete the Magento setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your store and connect to the MySQL database you created earlier.

For optimal performance on a VPS Windows Hosting environment, make sure your VPS has adequate resources to handle the Magento installation process.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you’ve successfully installed the Magento eCommerce platform on Ubuntu 24.04. Magento offers flexibility and scalability for businesses of all sizes. For reliable hosting, consider using a Windows VPS UK, which provides a stable and secure environment to run your eCommerce store.