PrestaShop System Requirements: What You Need Before Installation

Setting up a PrestaShop store requires a compatible hosting environment to ensure smooth performance. Below are the essential system requirements and recommendations before installation.

1. Server Requirements

PrestaShop is compatible with most web hosting providers, but for optimal performance, your server should meet the following requirements:

• Operating System: Linux-based (Recommended: Ubuntu, CentOS, or Debian)

• Web Server: Apache 2.4+ or Nginx

• Database: MySQL 5.6+ or MariaDB 10.1+

• PHP Version: PHP 7.1 or later (Recommended: PHP 7.4 or 8.0 for best performance)

• Memory Limit: Minimum 128MB (Recommended: 256MB or higher)

• SSL Certificate: Required for secure transactions

2. PHP Extensions

To run PrestaShop without issues, ensure the following PHP extensions are enabled:

• cURL

• OpenSSL

• GD Library

• PDO (PHP Data Objects)

• Zip

• Mbstring

• Intl

• Fileinfo

3. Hosting Recommendations

When choosing a hosting provider for your PrestaShop store, consider the following:

• Shared Hosting: Suitable for small stores with low traffic.

• VPS Hosting: Better for growing stores needing more control and resources.

• Dedicated Server: Ideal for large-scale e-commerce stores requiring maximum performance.

• Cloud Hosting: Scalable option for dynamic growth.

4. Browser Compatibility

PrestaShop’s Back Office is optimized for modern web browsers:

• Google Chrome (latest version)

• Mozilla Firefox (latest version)

• Microsoft Edge

• Safari (latest version)

5. Additional Considerations

• File Permissions: Ensure that var, cache, img, modules, and config folders have correct write permissions.

• Database Access: Your hosting provider should support remote MySQL access if required.

• Backup Plan: Always have a backup solution in place before making changes.

By meeting these system requirements, you can ensure a smooth PrestaShop installation and optimal performance for your e-commerce store. Need help setting up? Stay tuned for our detailed installation guide!