Installing osCommerce

To install osCommerce:

1. Open the osCommerce installation application in WebsiteOS, under "e-commerce".

2. Click "Begin".

3. In the window that opens, click on "install osCommerce".

4. Select a directory to install your store under.

• You will not be allowed to install your store in a directory which already contains data.

• You can create a new directory or subdirectory to use by selecting an existing directory from the list, typing a directory name in the text area provided, and clicking "create directory".

5. osCommerce needs to create a database in order to run. Enter a database password for the database that will be created.

6. Enter a username and password for your administration directory. You will need to know this username and password in order to configure your osCommerce store.

7. Click "Next".

8. Select a template for your storefront. Clicking on a thumbnail from the list on the left will display a larger preview image to the right.

9. When you have decided on a template, click "next".

10. Your store has successfully been installed. You should note the information provided in the summary screen which is displayed.

11. Click "next" to go to osCommerce's administration interface to configure your store. You will be required to enter the administration login and password that you created in step 6 above.