Step 1: Buy Domain + Hosting

You need:

• Domain (e.g. yourstore.com)
• Hosting (Linux + cPanel recommended)

Good options:

• Hostinger
• Bluehost
• SiteGround

Choose a plan with:

• PHP 8+
• MySQL
• SSL (HTTPS)

Step 2: Install PrestaShop

Option A (Easy – 1 Click)

• Login to cPanel
• Use Softaculous / App Installer
• Select PrestaShop
• Click Install

Option B (Manual)

1. Download from PrestaShop
2. Upload via File Manager / FTP
3. Create database in cPanel
4. Open your domain → run installer

During setup fill:

• Shop name
• Admin email & password
• Database details

Step 3: Secure Your Store (IMPORTANT)

After install:

• Rename admin folder (you already know this )
• Enable SSL (HTTPS)
• Delete /install folder

Step 4: Understand Dashboard (Back Office)

Main sections:

• Catalog → Products, Categories
• Orders → Customer orders
• Customers → Users
• Modules → Plugins
• Design → Theme

Step 5: Add Your First Product

Go to:
Catalog → Products → Add New

Fill:

• Product Name
• Price
• Quantity
• Images
• Description

Example:

• Name: “Kids Football T-Shirt”
• Price: ₹499
• Stock: 50

Click Save

Step 6: Create Categories

Catalog → Categories

Example:

• Men
• Women
• Kids

Assign products to categories

Step 7: Change Design (Theme)

Design → Theme & Logo

Options:

• Use default theme (good for start)
• Or buy theme from:
  • ThemeForest

Step 8: Setup Payment Methods

Modules → Payments

Install:

• Cash on Delivery (COD)
• PayPal
• Razorpay (India best)

Step 9: Setup Shipping

Shipping → Carriers

Options:

• Free shipping
• Flat rate
• Based on weight

Example:

• ₹50 shipping all India

Step 10: Basic SEO Setup (Important for Google)

Shop Parameters → Traffic & SEO

Set:

• Meta title
• Meta description
• Friendly URL

Step 11: Speed Optimization (Important for your work)

Since you already work on PrestaShop:

• Enable CCC (Combine, Compress, Cache)
• Use:
  • Cache ON
  • GZIP ON
• Use CDN (optional)

Step 12: Test Your Store

Before going live:

• Place test order
• Check mobile view
• Check payment

Step 13: Go Live

• Remove maintenance mode
• Start promoting

Next Step (Very Important)

Now tell me

What do you want to sell?

• Clothes
• Electronics
• Grocery
• Something else

Full Beginner Video Tutorial

PrestaShop Tutorial for Beginners (Step-by-Step Setup)

What is PrestaShop?

• PrestaShop is a free, open-source eCommerce platform used to build online stores. (Hostinger)
• You can manage products, payments, shipping, and design without coding (basic use).

Step-by-Step PrestaShop Tutorial (Beginner Level)

1. Prepare Before Installation

• Buy a domain + hosting
• Check server requirements
• Install an FTP tool like FileZilla (Store Manager for PrestaShop)

2. Install PrestaShop

Basic process:

1. Download PrestaShop from official website
2. Upload files to your server via FTP
3. Create a MySQL database
4. Run installation wizard in browser
   (Store Manager for PrestaShop)

During setup, you’ll enter:

• Shop name
• Admin email & password
• Database details

3. Explore Dashboard (Back Office)

Once installed:

• Manage products, orders, customers
• Configure settings like taxes, shipping, payments
  (WebsiteSetup – How to Make a Website)

4. Add Your First Product

• Go to Catalog → Products
• Add:
  • Product name
  • Price
  • Images
  • Description

5. Customize Store Design

• Install themes or modify layout
• Adjust homepage, menus, and categories

6. Set Up Payments & Shipping

• Add payment methods (Stripe, PayPal, COD)
• Configure shipping zones and rates
  (WebsiteSetup – How to Make a Website)

7. Install Modules (Plugins)

• Add features like:
  • SEO tools
  • Marketing tools
  • Analytics
• Modules extend functionality easily

Best Free Learning Resources

• Official training videos (free + paid) (help-center.prestashop.com)
• Step-by-step blog tutorials (Hostinger, WebsiteSetup)
• YouTube full-course tutorials (like above)

What You Can Learn Next

Once basics are done:

• SEO optimization
• Speed optimization
• Custom theme design
• Module development (advanced)

Quick Tip

Start with a demo store (sample data) during installation — it helps you understand how everything works faster.

Steps to Change Admin Folder Name

1. Access Your Hosting File Manager

• Login to your hosting (cPanel / FTP / File Manager)
• Go to your PrestaShop root directory (usually public_html)

2. Find the Admin Folder

• You will see a folder like:

  admin123abc
  

• PrestaShop already uses a random name for security.

3. Rename the Folder

• Right-click the folder → Rename
• Change it to something unique, for example:

  admin_secure_panel
  

4. Update Your Admin URL

• Old URL:

  https://yourdomain.com/admin123abc
  

• New URL:

  https://yourdomain.com/admin_secure_panel
  

5. Clear Cache (Important)

• Go to:

  var/cache/
  

• Delete all files inside (except index.php if present)

Extra Security Tips

• Use strong password
• Enable 2FA (if module available)
• Restrict admin access via IP (optional)

If you want, I can show you how to password-protect your admin folder or block access except your IP for even better security

1. Enable Multistore in PrestaShop

1. Go to Back Office
2. Navigate to:
   Advanced Parameters → Multistore
3. Click “Enable Multistore”
4. Save

After enabling, you’ll see a store selector dropdown at the top of the admin panel.

2. Create a Shop Group

Shop groups define how shops share data.

1. Go to:
   Advanced Parameters → Multistore
2. Click “Add new shop group”
3. Configure:
   • Name (e.g., My Group)
   • Share customers (Yes/No)
   • Share orders (optional)
   • Share stock (optional)

Example:

• Same products, same customers → Enable sharing
• Completely separate shops → Disable all sharing

3. Add a New Shop

1. Go to:
   Advanced Parameters → Multistore
2. Click “Add new shop”
3. Fill details:
   • Shop name
   • Shop group (select created group)
   • Category (usually Home)
   • Import data (optional – copy from existing shop)

4. Configure Shop URL (IMPORTANT)

1. Go to:
   Shop Parameters → Traffic & SEO → Set Shop URL
2. Edit the new shop
3. Set:
   • Domain: shop2.com
   • SSL domain: shop2.com
   • Physical URI: / or /shop2/

If using subdomain:

• shop2.yourdomain.com

If using subfolder:

• yourdomain.com/shop2/

5. Configure Each Shop Separately

Use the store selector (top left) to switch shops.

Now configure per shop:

• Products
• Themes
• Payment methods
• Shipping
• Languages

6. Assign Theme to Each Shop

1. Go to:
   Design → Theme & Logo
2. Select shop
3. Assign different theme (if needed)

7. Domain Setup (Server Side)

You must configure hosting:

For different domains:

• Point domain to same hosting
• Add domain in hosting panel

For subdomains:

• Create subdomain in cPanel

For folders:

• No extra setup needed

Important Tips

• Always backup before enabling multistore
• Some modules may not support multistore
• SEO must be configured separately for each shop
• Use same database, one PrestaShop install

Example Use Cases

• Same store, different countries → different domains
• Different brands → separate shops
• B2B and B2C → separate pricing

1. Free & Open Source

• Completely free to download and use
• No monthly subscription like Shopify
• Full control over your store and data

2. Highly Customizable

• Thousands of themes and modules available
• You can fully customize:
  • Design (UI/UX)
  • Features
  • Checkout process
• Ideal if you want flexibility compared to closed platforms

3. Large Module Marketplace

• Add advanced features easily:
  • SEO tools
  • Payment gateways
  • Shipping integrations
• Many plugins available via PrestaShop Addons Marketplace

4. Multi-Language & Multi-Currency

• Built-in support for global selling
• Easily target international customers
• Useful for expanding beyond India

5. SEO-Friendly Structure

• Clean URLs, meta tags, sitemap support
• Compatible with tools like Google Search Console
• Helps improve organic traffic

6. Full Ownership & Control

• Unlike SaaS platforms, you control:
  • Hosting
  • Data
  • Security setup
• No platform restrictions

7. Multiple Payment Options

• Supports:
  • Credit/Debit cards
  • UPI & wallets (India)
  • COD (Cash on Delivery)
• Integrates with many payment gateways

8. Flexible Shipping Management

• Create custom shipping rules
• Integrate with courier partners
• Calculate shipping based on:
  • Weight
  • Location
  • Price

9. Built-in Analytics & Reporting

• Track:
  • Sales
  • Orders
  • Customers
• Can integrate with Google Analytics for deeper insights

10. Scalable for Growth

• Start small and scale up
• Add more products, languages, and features anytime
• Suitable for both startups and large catalogs

11. Strong Developer Community

• Large global community
• Lots of tutorials, forums, and modules available
• Easier to find developers compared to niche platforms

12. Security Flexibility

• You can implement:
  • SSL
  • Firewalls
  • Custom security modules
• More control compared to hosted platforms

PrestaShop vs Others (Quick View)

• vs Shopify → More control, no monthly fee
• vs WooCommerce → More built-in e-commerce features
• vs Magento → Easier to manage, lighter for small/medium stores

Considerations

• Requires hosting & technical setup
• Some good modules/themes are paid
• Performance depends on server optimization

Best For:

• Small to medium businesses
• Developers or agencies
• Store owners who want control and flexibility

1. Fix the SEO Basics in PrestaShop

• Enable Friendly URLs
  Go to Shop Parameters → Traffic & SEO and turn on clean URLs.
• Set Meta Titles & Descriptions
  Add unique, keyword-rich titles and descriptions for:
  • Products
  • Categories
  • CMS pages
• Optimize URL Structure
  Keep URLs short and descriptive (avoid IDs if possible).

2. Keyword Optimization

• Research keywords using tools like Google Keyword Planner or Ubersuggest
• Focus on:
  • Long-tail keywords (e.g., “buy leather wallet online India”)
  • Buyer intent keywords
• Place keywords naturally in:
  • Product titles
  • Descriptions
  • Headings (H1, H2)

3. Optimize Product Pages

• Write unique descriptions (avoid manufacturer copy)
• Add high-quality images with ALT text
• Include:
  • Features & benefits
  • FAQs
  • Reviews (user-generated content boosts SEO)

4. Improve Site Speed

• Use caching (enable CCC in PrestaShop)
• Compress images (WebP preferred)
• Use a fast hosting provider
• Consider CDN like Cloudflare

5. Mobile Optimization

• Use a responsive theme
• Test with Google Mobile-Friendly Test
• Ensure fast loading on mobile (critical for rankings)

6. Internal Linking Strategy

• Link related products
• Use category breadcrumbs
• Add “related products” sections
  This helps both users and search engines navigate your store.

7. Structured Data (Schema Markup)

• Add schema for:
  • Products
  • Prices
  • Reviews
• Use modules or tools compatible with Schema.org

8. Avoid Duplicate Content

• Disable duplicate product URLs
• Use canonical tags properly
• Noindex filter pages (faceted navigation)

9. Multilingual & International SEO

• Use hreflang tags if targeting multiple countries/languages
• Translate content properly (not auto-generated)

10. Build Backlinks

• Guest posts
• Local directories
• Influencer collaborations
  Focus on quality, not quantity.

11. Content Marketing

• Add a blog to your store
• Write articles like:
  • Buying guides
  • Product comparisons
  • How-to posts
    This brings organic traffic beyond product pages.

12. Track & Improve

• Use:
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Search Console
• Monitor:
  • Keywords
  • Click-through rates
  • Indexing issues

Bonus: PrestaShop Modules Worth Using

• SEO Expert
• Pretty URLs
• Rich Snippets (Schema)
• Image optimization plugins

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Duplicate product descriptions
• Slow hosting
• Missing ALT tags
• Ignoring mobile UX
• Overstuffing keywords

Example:

/t-shirt.html#/1-size-s/2-color-blue

If you want to hide attribute values from the URL, here are the practical ways:

Method 1: Disable “Anchor” in URLs (Quick & Safe)

Steps:

1. Go to Shop Parameters → Traffic & SEO
2. Find:
   “Set shop URL” or “Schema of URLs”
3. Keep friendly URL ON but:

This alone won’t fully remove attributes, but reduces SEO exposure.

Method 2: Modify Product URL Structure (Best Clean Method)

Steps:

1. Go to:
   Shop Parameters → Traffic & SEO → SEO & URLs
2. Edit:
   Route to products

Default:

{category:/}{id}-{rewrite}{-:ean13}.html

Keep it like this (DO NOT include attributes)

Important:

PrestaShop adds attributes using URL fragments (#/…), not actual URL paths.

Example:

#/1-size-s

These:

• Are NOT indexed by Google
• Do NOT affect SEO
• Are used only for JavaScript switching

So technically, they are already “hidden” from search engines.

Method 3: Remove Attributes from URL Completely (Advanced – Code)

If you want FULL removal (no #/…), you need override:

File:

/themes/your-theme/assets/js/theme.js

OR

/themes/your-theme/_dev/js/product.js

Find function:

updateURL()

Remove or comment:

window.location.hash = ...

Result:

• URL will stay clean:

/t-shirt.html

• But:
  Back/forward browser may not track combinations
  Shareable combination links won’t work

Method 4: Use Module (No Coding)

Search modules like:

• “Clean URL”
• “Remove attribute from URL”

(Some are paid but easier)

Recommended Approach

Best balance:

• Keep default (# attributes)
• Don’t worry about SEO impact

If you want ultra-clean URLs:

• Use Method 3 (JS override)

1⃣ Check Abandoned Carts from Orders → Shopping Carts

1. Login to PrestaShop Admin Panel
2. Go to Orders → Shopping Carts
3. You will see:
   • Cart ID
   • Customer name
   • Total cart value
   • Last update time
   • Status

If a cart has products but no order, it means the customer abandoned the cart.

You can click the cart to see:

• Customer email
• Products added
• Total value

2⃣ Filter Only Abandoned Carts

Inside Shopping Carts page:

Use filters:

• Customer → shows who added products
• Order ID → if empty = abandoned
• Date → find recent abandoned carts

Rule:

• Cart with products + No order ID = Abandoned Cart

3⃣ Check Customer Details

Click the customer name in the cart.

This opens the customer profile, where you can see:

• Email address
• Phone number
• Previous orders
• Total spent

You can contact them manually.

4⃣ Use Abandoned Cart Modules (Recommended)

PrestaShop by default does not send reminders automatically.

Modules can:

• Send reminder emails
• Give discount coupons
• Recover sales

Popular modules:

• Mail Alerts
• Abandoned Cart Reminder Pro
• PrestaShop Checkout

5⃣ Check Using Database (Advanced)

If you want via MySQL:

Tables used:

ps_cart
ps_customer
ps_orders

Example query:

SELECT c.id_cart, cu.email, c.date_add
FROM ps_cart c
LEFT JOIN ps_orders o ON c.id_cart = o.id_cart
LEFT JOIN ps_customer cu ON c.id_customer = cu.id_customer
WHERE o.id_order IS NULL;

This shows all abandoned carts with customer emails.

Method 1 — Using the PrestaShop Tags Module (Recommended)

1. Go to Back Office → Modules → Module Manager.
2. Search for “Tags Block” module.
3. Install or enable Block Tags.
4. Go to Positions (Hook positions).
5. Hook it to:
   • displayFooterProduct
   • or displayProductAdditionalInfo

After this, tags will appear on the product page.

Method 2 — Show Tags by Editing Theme File

If the module is not available, edit the product template.

Step 1

Open theme file:

/themes/your-theme/templates/catalog/product.tpl

Step 2

Add this code where you want tags to appear:

{if isset($product.tags) && $product.tags}
<div class="product-tags">
    <strong>Tags:</strong>
    {foreach from=$product.tags item=tag}
        <a href="{$link->getPageLink('search', true, null, "tag={$tag.name|urlencode}")}">
            {$tag.name}
        </a>
    {/foreach}
</div>
{/if}

Step 3

Save file and clear cache.

Go to:

Advanced Parameters → Performance → Clear Cache

Result

Product page will show something like:

Tags: shoes | running | sports

Each tag will link to a search result page.

Important Tip (for speed):
If your store has many products (1000+), tags can slow search queries. Many PrestaShop stores prefer categories or filters instead.

Method 1: From Admin Dashboard (Easiest)

1. Login to your PrestaShop Admin Panel
   yourwebsite.com/admin
2. Scroll to the bottom-left corner of the dashboard.

You will see something like:

PrestaShop™ 1.7.8.9

or

PrestaShop™ 8.1.2

Method 2: From “Advanced Parameters”

1. Go to:
   Advanced Parameters > Information
2. Under Server Information, you’ll see:

   PrestaShop version: X.X.X
   

Method 3: From Files (If Admin Not Accessible)

Open this file via File Manager or FTP:

/config/settings.inc.php

Search for:

define('_PS_VERSION_', 'x.x.x');

That is your version.

Method 4: From Footer (Sometimes Visible)

Some themes display the version in the footer like:

Powered by PrestaShop™ 1.7

If you tell me your version, I can guide you better (especially for slider or performance settings).

Here’s how you can change the slider images:

Method 1: Change Slider Images from Back Office (Default Way)

Step 1: Login to Admin Panel

Go to:

yourwebsite.com/admin

Step 2: Go to Modules

Modules > Module Manager

Search for:

Image Slider

(or sometimes called “Homepage slider”)

Step 3: Configure the Module

Click Configure button.

You will see:

• Existing slider images
• Title
• Description
• Button link
• Image upload option

Step 4: Edit or Replace Image

• Click Edit on existing slide
• Upload new image
• Change link / text if needed
• Click Save

Method 2: If Using Another Slider Module

Sometimes themes use:

• Creative Slider
• Smart Slider
• Revolution Slider
• Custom theme slider

Then go to:
Modules > Module Manager
Search for slider name (example: “Creative Slider”)
Then click Configure

Method 3: If Slider is from Theme

Go to:
Design > Theme & Logo
Or Design > Positions

Check which module is hooked to:

displayHome

Then configure that module.

Recommended Image Size

Most themes use:

• 1920 x 600 px (Full width slider)
• Or check recommended size inside slider module

Always:
Use compressed images (WebP or optimized JPG)
Keep size under 300–400 KB for better speed

(Since you mentioned earlier about improving website speed, optimizing slider images will help a lot )

After Changing Images

Clear cache:

Advanced Parameters > Performance
Click Clear Cache

Or disable/enable:

Force compile = Yes (temporarily)
Cache = No (temporarily)

Here is the complete step-by-step guide

1⃣ How to Check Abandoned Carts in PrestaShop

Method 1: From Orders → Shopping Carts

1. Login to PrestaShop Admin Panel
2. Go to Orders
3. Click Shopping Carts

Here you will see:

• Cart ID
• Customer name
• Total cart value
• Date created
• Whether it was converted into an order

If a cart has:

• Products added
• Customer details filled
• But no order created

That is an Abandoned Cart

You can click on any cart to:

• View products
• View customer
• Send email manually

2⃣ How to Check Customer Details

1. Go to Customers → Customers
2. Click on customer name

You can see:

• Name
• Email
• Phone
• Total orders
• Total spent
• Last visit
• Connected carts

Inside the customer profile, scroll down to see:

• Shopping carts created
• Orders history

3⃣ Better Way (Recommended): Use Abandoned Cart Module

Default PrestaShop does NOT send automatic abandoned cart emails.

For automation, install module like:

• Mailchimp
• Klaviyo
• PrestaShop Abandoned Cart Reminder Module

These modules allow:

• Automatic reminder emails
• Discount coupons
• Recovery statistics
• Conversion tracking

4⃣ Database Method (Advanced – Since You Work With PHP)

If you want to check from database:

Table:

ps_cart

Condition for abandoned cart:

• id_cart exists
• id_customer NOT 0
• No matching id_order in ps_orders

SQL Example:

SELECT c.id_cart, c.id_customer, c.date_add
FROM ps_cart c
LEFT JOIN ps_orders o ON c.id_cart = o.id_cart
WHERE o.id_order IS NULL
AND c.id_customer != 0;

This will show abandoned carts.

Extra Tip (For Your Speed Optimization Work)

If your store is slow:

• Delete old abandoned carts (older than 6 months)
• Optimize ps_cart table
• Clean guest accounts

Below is the proper way to delete it safely.

METHOD 1 (Recommended) – Delete from Admin Panel

1. Delete Demo Products

Go to:

Catalog → Products

1. Select all demo products
2. Click Bulk actions
3. Click Delete

2. Delete Demo Categories

Go to:

Catalog → Categories

Delete demo categories like:

• Clothes
• Accessories
• Art
• Home
• etc.

Do NOT delete:

• Home
• Root category

3. Delete Demo Customers

Go to:

Customers → Customers

Select demo customers → Delete.

4. Delete Demo Orders

Go to:

Orders → Orders

Delete all test/demo orders.

5. Delete Demo CMS Pages

Go to:

Design → Pages

Delete unnecessary demo CMS pages.

METHOD 2 – Reset Using Database (Advanced)

Only do this if store is NEW and no real data exists.

Using phpMyAdmin:

1. Open your database
2. Empty these tables (DO NOT drop):

ps_product
ps_product_lang
ps_category (except ID 1 & 2)
ps_orders
ps_customer

Backup before doing this.

METHOD 3 – Reinstall Without Demo Data (Cleanest Way)

If your store is fresh:

1. Delete entire PrestaShop installation
2. Delete database
3. Reinstall
4. During installation → Select:

Do NOT install demo products

This is the cleanest method.

Important After Deleting

After removing demo data:

1. Go to:

   Advanced Parameters → Performance
   

2. Click:
   • Clear cache

Best Practice

If your store is LIVE → Use Method 1 only.
If your store is NEW → Reinstall without demo data (best option).

This works for PrestaShop 1.7 and 8.x.

Step 1: Go to Email Settings

1. Login to your PrestaShop Admin Panel
2. Go to:

Advanced Parameters → E-mail

Step 2: Choose “Set my own SMTP parameters”

Under Mail method, select:

Set my own SMTP parameters

Step 3: Fill SMTP Details

You need SMTP details from your hosting provider or email provider (like Gmail, Zoho, Outlook).

Example Configuration (General)

Step 4: Common SMTP Configurations

Gmail SMTP

Gmail requires App Password (Enable 2-Step Verification first).

Zoho Mail

cPanel Hosting Email

Step 5: Save & Test

After entering details:

1. Click Save
2. Use the “Send a test email” feature
3. Enter your email and test

If test email works → SMTP configured correctly.

Common Problems & Fix

Email not sending?

Check:

• Port number correct?
• SSL or TLS correct?
• Firewall blocking port?
• Wrong password?
• Hosting disabled external SMTP?

Gmail “Authentication Failed”?

Use App Password
Enable Less Secure Apps (old accounts only)

Recommended Setup (Best Practice)

If you want best delivery for eCommerce:

• Use Zoho, Google Workspace, or professional SMTP like:
  • SendGrid
  • Mailgun
  • Amazon SES

These improve:

• Order email delivery
• Reduce spam issues
• Better reliability

Important: Configure These Too

1⃣ Shop Email Address

Go to:

Shop Parameters → Contact

Set correct shop email.

2⃣ SPF, DKIM, DMARC (Very Important)

Add these DNS records in your domain hosting panel to avoid spam.

Below is the correct way (works for PrestaShop 1.7 / 8.x).

Method 1: Hook / Unhook from Positions Page (Recommended)

Go to:

Back Office → Design → Positions

(Older versions: Modules → Positions)

To Hook (Transplant) a Module

1. Click “Transplant a module” (top-right button)
2. Fill the form:
   • Module: Select module name
   • Hook: Select position (example: displayHeader, displayFooter)
   • Exceptions: (Optional – exclude pages)
3. Click Save

Done

To Unhook a Module

1. In Design → Positions
2. Use search filter:
   • Filter by module name
3. Find the hook where it is attached
4. Click Unhook

Done

Method 2: Manage Hooks from Module Page

Go to:

Modules → Module Manager

1. Find your module
2. Click ▼ (dropdown arrow)
3. Click “Manage hooks”
4. Uncheck hook to remove
5. Check hook to add
6. Save

Common Important Hooks (Frontend)

Example

If you want to:

• Remove newsletter from footer
  → Unhook from displayFooter
• Add banner on homepage
  → Hook to displayHome

If “Transplant” Button Not Visible

1. Enable Debug Mode
2. Check employee permissions:
   • Advanced Parameters → Team → Permissions
3. Make sure you are using full admin profile

Pro Tip (For Speed Optimization – Since you’re improving site speed)

Unhook unused modules from:

• displayHeader
• displayFooter
• displayHome

This reduces:

• JS loading
• CSS loading
• TTFB

Example URL:

/t-shirt/12-tshirt-blue-xl.html

Here blue-xl comes from attribute values.

If you want to hide attribute values from the URL, you have several options:

Method 1: Disable Combination Rewrite in Core (Recommended Safe Override)

By default, PrestaShop appends combination names to the URL when:

• Product has combinations
• Friendly URL is enabled

Solution: Override Link.php

1. Go to:

/override/classes/Link.php

If not exist, create it.

2. Override getProductLink() and remove combination rewrite part.

Example:

class Link extends LinkCore
{
    public function getProductLink(
        $product,
        $alias = null,
        $category = null,
        $ean13 = null,
        $id_lang = null,
        $id_shop = null,
        $ipa = 0,
        $force_routes = false,
        $relative_protocol = false,
        $add_anchor = false,
        $id_product_attribute = 0,
        $extra_params = array()
    ) {
        $id_product_attribute = 0; // Force remove combination
        return parent::getProductLink(
            $product,
            $alias,
            $category,
            $ean13,
            $id_lang,
            $id_shop,
            0,
            $force_routes,
            $relative_protocol,
            $add_anchor,
            0,
            $extra_params
        );
    }
}

3. Clear cache:

Advanced Parameters → Performance → Clear Cache

Now URLs will be:

/t-shirt/12-tshirt.html

No attribute values.

Method 2: Disable Friendly URL (Not Recommended for SEO)

Go to:

Shop Parameters → Traffic & SEO

Disable:

Friendly URL = No

But this gives:

index.php?id_product=12&controller=product

Not SEO friendly.

Method 3: Remove Combination Anchor Only

Sometimes attribute is not in URL but after #:

/t-shirt.html#/2-size-xl

That part is handled by JavaScript.
To remove it:

Edit:

themes/your-theme/assets/js/product.js

Remove or modify:

window.location.hash = ...

Method 4: Force Canonical URL (Best for SEO)

Instead of hiding completely, you can:

• Keep combinations working
• Force canonical to base product

Edit product.tpl:

<link rel="canonical" href="{$link->getProductLink($product.id_product)}">

This keeps SEO clean.

Important Warning

If you remove combination from URL:

• Google indexed combination URLs may break
• Price updates via combination may not work correctly
• Some themes rely on id_product_attribute

Always test on staging site first.

Best Practice (Recommended for You)

Since you are working on PrestaShop speed optimization, I recommend:

Keep friendly URLs
Remove combination rewrite via override
Add canonical to base product
Keep combinations working with JS

Method 1: Install PrestaShop Manually (Recommended)

Step 1: Download PrestaShop

1. Go to official website:
   https://www.prestashop.com
2. Download latest version (.zip file).

Step 2: Upload Files to Hosting

1. Login to your hosting cPanel.
2. Open File Manager.
3. Go to:
   • public_html (for main domain)
   • or subfolder (if installing in subdomain)
4. Upload the PrestaShop ZIP file.
5. Extract it.

After extraction, move all files from the extracted folder directly into public_html.

Step 3: Create Database

1. Go to MySQL Databases in cPanel.
2. Create:
   • Database name
   • Database user
   • Password
3. Add user to database.
4. Give All Privileges.

Save:

• Database name
• Username
• Password
• Host (usually localhost)

Step 4: Start Installation

1. Open your website in browser:

   https://yourdomain.com
   

2. Installation wizard will start.
3. Choose language.
4. Click Next.
5. Enter:
   • Shop name
   • Admin email
   • Password
6. Enter database details.
7. Click Install.

Wait 2–5 minutes.

Step 5: Important After Installation

1. Delete /install folder.
2. Rename /admin folder to something secure (example: admin123xyz).

Very important for security.

Method 2: Install via Softaculous (Easy Method)

If your hosting has Softaculous:

1. Login to cPanel.
2. Click Softaculous Apps Installer.
3. Select PrestaShop.
4. Click Install Now.
5. Fill:
   • Domain
   • Shop name
   • Admin email
   • Password
6. Click Install.

Done in 1 minute.

Minimum Server Requirements

• PHP 7.4 – 8.1
• MySQL 5.7+
• Apache / LiteSpeed
• 256MB memory recommended

Here is a practical, safe speed optimization checklist

1⃣ Enable Built-in Performance Settings

Go to:
Advanced Parameters → Performance

Set these:

Smarty

• Template compilation → Recompile templates if files updated
• Cache → Yes

Debug Mode

• Must be OFF (very important)

CCC (Combine, Compress, Cache)

Enable:

• Smart cache for CSS
• Smart cache for JavaScript
• Minify HTML
• Compress inline JavaScript

Save → Clear Cache

2⃣ Enable GZIP Compression (Very Important)

In your hosting control panel:

For Apache (.htaccess)

Add:

<IfModule mod_deflate.c>
AddOutputFilterByType DEFLATE text/html text/plain text/xml text/css application/javascript
</IfModule>

3⃣ Use PHP 8.1 or 8.2

Check hosting PHP version.

Best performance:

• PrestaShop 1.7 → PHP 8.1
• PrestaShop 8 → PHP 8.2

Avoid PHP 7.x (slow & outdated).

4⃣ Enable OPcache (Huge Speed Boost)

In hosting:

• Enable OPcache
• Memory: at least 128MB

5⃣ Optimize Images (Biggest Impact)

Do this:

• Resize large images before upload
• Use WebP format (if supported)
• Regenerate thumbnails:
  Design → Image Settings → Regenerate

Heavy images = slow store.

6⃣ Remove Unused Modules

Go to:
Modules → Module Manager

Disable:

• Unused payment modules
• Old sliders
• Extra analytics modules
• Demo modules

Each module adds load time.

7⃣ Use a Good Hosting (Very Important)

Avoid cheap shared hosting.

Recommended:

• LiteSpeed server
• NVMe SSD
• 2GB+ RAM minimum

If traffic high → VPS.

8⃣ Enable Browser Caching

Add to .htaccess:

<IfModule mod_expires.c>
ExpiresActive On
ExpiresDefault "access plus 7 days"
</IfModule>

9⃣ Use CDN (Cloudflare)

Use:

• Cloudflare

Benefits:

• Global caching
• DDoS protection
• Faster image loading

Database Optimization

In phpMyAdmin:

• Optimize all tables
• Remove old logs
• Clean guest & connections tables

Or use DB optimization module.

1⃣1⃣ Use Redis or Memcached (Advanced)

If VPS:
Enable Redis caching.

Huge improvement for large stores.

Expected Speed Result

After proper optimization:

• Mobile speed 80–90+
• Desktop 90+

Test using:

• Google PageSpeed Insights
• GTmetrix

Quick Priority Order (If You Want Fast Result)

1. Disable debug
2. Enable CCC
3. Optimize images
4. Remove unused modules
5. Enable OPcache
6. Use Cloudflare

Here is the safe step-by-step method:

Method 1: Change Shop URL from Back Office (Recommended)

Step 1: Login to Admin Panel

Go to:
Shop Parameters → Traffic & SEO → Set Shop URL

Step 2: Update These Fields

• Shop domain → example.com
• SSL domain → example.com
• Physical URI → / (or /folder/ if installed in subfolder)

Step 3:

• Click Save
• Clear cache:
  Advanced Parameters → Performance → Clear Cache

Method 2: Change URL Directly in Database (If Admin Not Accessible)

Open phpMyAdmin and go to database.

Find table:

ps_shop_url

(Change ps_ if your prefix is different)

Update:

• domain
• domain_ssl
• physical_uri

Example SQL:

UPDATE ps_shop_url 
SET domain = 'example.com',
    domain_ssl = 'example.com',
    physical_uri = '/'
WHERE id_shop_url = 1;

Important After Changing Domain

1⃣ Update config files (if domain changed)

Edit:

/app/config/parameters.php   (PrestaShop 1.7+)
/config/settings.inc.php     (PrestaShop 1.6)

If needed, update domain manually.

2⃣ Delete Cache Manually (Very Important)

Delete contents inside:

/var/cache/    (PS 1.7+)
/cache/smarty/compile
/cache/smarty/cache

3⃣ Regenerate .htaccess

Back Office → Traffic & SEO
Disable Friendly URL → Save
Enable Friendly URL → Save

If Moving From:

HTTP → HTTPS

• Enable SSL in:
  Shop Parameters → General → Enable SSL
• Force SSL on all pages

Common Problems

Why Change Admin Folder Name?

• Hides /admin from bots
• Reduces brute-force attacks
• Improves store security

Step-by-Step: Change Admin Folder Name

1⃣ Go to Your Store Root (via Hosting / FTP)

Example folders:

admin
app
classes
config
modules
themes

2⃣ Rename the Admin Folder

Rename:

admin

to something unique, for example:

admin_shahab_92
admin_secure
backoffice_xyz

Do NOT use spaces or special characters

3⃣ Open the New Admin URL

Open in browser:

https://yourdomain.com/admin_shahab_92

PrestaShop will automatically detect the new folder
No config file editing needed

4⃣ Bookmark the New URL

PrestaShop does not show the admin URL anywhere else.

Important Things to Know

Old /admin URL

• Will stop working
• You’ll get a 404 or redirect

Don’t Rename These Files

Inside admin folder, do not rename files like:

index.php
.htaccess

Only rename the folder name, nothing inside.

Extra Security Tips (Highly Recommended)

Protect Admin with .htaccess

Add password protection or IP restriction.

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Back Office:

Configure → Advanced Parameters → Administration

Use a Strong Folder Name

Avoid:

admin123
admin_new

Use:

bo_9xA3_secure

Common Problems & Fixes

Admin page not opening?

Try:

1. Clear cache:

/var/cache/prod
/var/cache/dev

2. Check file permissions:

755 folders
644 files

500 Internal Server Error?

• Restore original name
• Check .htaccess
• Enable debug mode:

define('_PS_MODE_DEV_', true);

Forgot admin folder name?

Check database:

SELECT value FROM ps_configuration WHERE name='PS_BO_ALLOW_EMPLOYEE_FORM_LANG';

OR check hosting file manager

Final Checklist

Folder renamed
New URL opens
Admin login works
Bookmark saved

1⃣ What are Tags in PrestaShop?

Tags are keywords linked to products.
They help with:

• Store search results
• SEO (product discoverability)
• Cross-linking similar products

Example:
mobile, smartphone, android, 5g

2⃣ How to Add / Edit Tags (Product Level)

Back Office Path

Catalog → Products → Edit Product

1. Open a product
2. Go to SEO / Options tab (or “Basic settings” in newer versions)
3. Find Tags
4. Enter tags:
   • Separate with comma
   • Example:

     cotton, summer wear, casual shirt
     

5. Save

Important

• Tags are language-specific
• You must add tags separately for each language

3⃣ View & Manage All Tags (Central Management)

Back Office Path

Catalog → Tags

Here you can:

• View all tags
• See number of products using each tag
• Filter by language
• Delete unused or wrong tags

Good for cleaning SEO junk tags.

4⃣ Delete or Rename Tags

Delete

• Go to Catalog → Tags
• Select tag(s)
• Click Delete

Rename (Manual)

PrestaShop does not provide direct rename.
To rename:

1. Delete the old tag
2. Add the correct tag to products again

For bulk rename → database method (see below)

5⃣ Bulk Manage Tags (Advanced / Database)

Backup database first

Table Used

ps_tag
ps_product_tag

Example: Rename a tag

UPDATE ps_tag 
SET name = 'new-tag-name' 
WHERE name = 'old-tag-name';

6⃣ Display Tags on Front Office (If Not Visible)

By default, tags may not show.

Check Theme Template

File:

themes/your-theme/templates/catalog/product.tpl

Look for:

{if $product.tags}

If missing, your theme may have disabled tags.

7⃣ SEO Best Practices for Tags

Use 2–6 relevant tags per product
Avoid duplicate words already in product name
No spam keywords
Use search intent words (brand, material, use-case)
Same tags for similar products = better internal linking

Don’t use:

• Random keywords
• Repeating same word in many forms
• Long sentences

8⃣ Common Issues & Fixes

Tags not saving?

• Language not selected
• Cache issue → clear cache

Tags not searchable?

• Enable Product search module
• Reindex search (if module available)

Tags slow site?

• Too many tags = DB load
• Clean unused tags regularly

This version includes several major updates:

• Hummingbird v2: PrestaShop’s new default theme, based on a more modern and scalable architecture, for stores that are more performant and more inclusive, with 95% compliance with the European Accessibility Act (EAA).
• Multi-carrier: a major evolution that removes a historical limitation related to orders with multiple shipping methods, while providing greater clarity in their tracking, for both merchants and customers.
• New discount creation flow: a redesign of the promotions system, now structured around 4 new types, for easier creation and a simpler and more performant compatibility mechanism.

Multi-carrier and the new discount creation flow are available behind a feature flag.
A feature flag allows you to enable or disable an experimental feature under development, in order to test it.

What we expect from you right now:

• Test these features in your environments.
• Evaluate their impact on your modules.
• And above all, share your feedback with us, which is essential to stabilize these features before the final release.

PrestaShop 9.1 will also include other improvements and bug fixes

Method 1: From Back Office (recommended)

This is the safest and most common way.

1. Login to PrestaShop Back Office
2. Go to
   Design → Image Settings
3. Scroll down to Regenerate thumbnails
4. Choose what you want to regenerate:
   • Products
   • Categories
   • Manufacturers
   • Suppliers
   • Stores
5. Select one of these options:
   • Erase previous images and regenerate (clean & fresh – slower)
   • Keep previous images and regenerate (faster)
6. Click Regenerate thumbnails

If you have many products, this can take some time.

Method 2: Regenerate only missing images (fast fix)

If some images are broken or not showing:

1. Go to Design → Image Settings
2. In Regenerate thumbnails
3. Choose Keep previous images
4. Select only the image type you need (usually Products)
5. Click Regenerate

This avoids deleting existing images.

Method 3: Via FTP / Server (advanced users)

Useful if images are badly broken.

Steps:

1. Connect via FTP / File Manager
2. Go to:

/img/p/

3. DO NOT delete original images
   Delete only resized images like:

123-home_default.jpg
123-large_default.jpg

4. Then go back to:

Back Office → Design → Image Settings → Regenerate thumbnails

Important Tips (very important )

• Always clear cache after regenerating
  Advanced Parameters → Performance → Clear cache
• Disable cache temporarily if images don’t update
• Never delete original images (123.jpg)
• Make sure correct image types are enabled
  (home_default, large_default, etc.)

If regeneration is slow or fails

• Increase PHP limits:

memory_limit = 512M
max_execution_time = 300

• Regenerate one image type at a time
• Disable debug mode if enabled

If you want, tell me:

• Your PrestaShop version
• Whether this is for products only or everything
• Any error message you’re seeing

I’ll tailor it exactly to your setup

Step 1: Create / Login to PrestaShop Addons account

1. Go to PrestaShop Addons Marketplace
   https://addons.prestashop.com
2. Click Sign in / Register
3. Use the same email you plan to use in your PrestaShop back-office (important for auto-install).

Step 2: Search the module

1. Use the search bar (top)
   • Example: SEO, Payment Gateway, Shipping, WhatsApp
2. Open the module page.
3. Check:
   • Compatible PrestaShop version (1.7 / 8.x)
   • Reviews & ratings
   • Support details

Step 3: Order / Buy the module

For FREE module

• Click Download or Add to cart
• Checkout (₹0)
• Module is added to My Purchases

For PAID module

1. Click Buy now
2. Complete payment (Card / UPI / NetBanking / PayPal)
3. After payment → module appears in My Purchases

Step 4: Install module in PrestaShop (2 ways)

Method 1: One-click install (Recommended)

1. Go to Back-office
2. Modules → Module Manager
3. Click Connect to Addons Marketplace
4. Login with your Addons account
5. Purchased module appears → click Install

Fast
No manual upload
Auto updates

Method 2: Manual upload

1. Go to Addons → My Purchases
2. Download .zip file
3. In Back-office:
   • Modules → Module Manager
   • Click Upload a module
   • Upload the ZIP
4. Click Install

Step 5: Configure the module

• After installation:
  • Click Configure
  • Set options as per your store
• Clear cache:
  • Advanced Parameters → Performance → Clear cache

Important tips

• Always check PrestaShop version compatibility
• Avoid nulled/cracked modules (security risk)
• Prefer modules with:
  • Good reviews
  • Active support
• Keep your Addons account connected for updates

Here’s the clean, official way to put your site in maintenance mode while allowing specific IP addresses.

Method 1: From Back Office (Recommended)

Step 1: Enable Maintenance Mode

1. Log in to Back Office
2. Go to
   Shop Parameters → General
3. Find Maintenance
4. Set:
   • Enable shop → No
   • Maintenance IP → add allowed IPs (explained below)
5. Click Save

Your shop is now in maintenance mode.

Step 2: Allow Access by IP Address

In the Maintenance IP field:

• Enter one or more IP addresses
• Separate multiple IPs with commas

Example:

49.36.123.45, 103.21.44.8

Only these IPs will see the website normally.
Everyone else sees the maintenance page.

Step 3: Find Your IP Address

From your own computer:

• Visit https://whatismyipaddress.com
• Copy the IPv4 address (not IPv6 unless you’re sure)

If your IP changes often, add your office network IP or ISP range.

Method 2: Allow Access via config file (Advanced)

If you’re locked out of Back Office or want a fallback:

1. Open:

/config/defines.inc.php

2. Find:

define('_PS_MODE_DEV_', false);

3. Maintenance mode is controlled by:

/app/config/parameters.php   (PS 1.7+)

But IP whitelisting is best handled from Back Office, not here.

Customize Maintenance Page (Optional)

To edit the maintenance message:

• Go to
  Shop Parameters → General → Maintenance
• Or override template:

/themes/your-theme/templates/errors/maintenance.tpl

Common Gotchas

Clear cache after enabling:

Advanced Parameters → Performance → Clear cache

If using Cloudflare / CDN, your real IP may be hidden
→ Add Cloudflare IP ranges or enable “Restore Visitor IP”

Mobile data IP ≠ Wi-Fi IP
→ Add both if needed

Enable Debug Mode (from settings files)

PrestaShop 1.7 & 8.x (Recommended way)

Edit this file:

/config/defines.inc.php

Find:

define('_PS_MODE_DEV_', false);

Change to:

define('_PS_MODE_DEV_', true);

Save and refresh your site.

What you get:

• PHP errors & warnings
• Symfony exceptions
• SQL errors
• File & line numbers

Enable Debug Profiling (Performance Debug)

This shows:

• SQL queries
• Execution time
• Memory usage
• Controller + hook execution

In the SAME file:

/config/defines.inc.php

Add or set:

define('_PS_DEBUG_PROFILING_', true);

Full example:

define('_PS_MODE_DEV_', true);
define('_PS_DEBUG_PROFILING_', true);

You’ll see a debug bar at the bottom of front-office pages.

Disable Friendly Errors (Optional but Useful)

Still in defines.inc.php, add:

define('_PS_DISPLAY_COMPATIBILITY_WARNING_', true);

Helps catch deprecated functions.

Clear Cache (Very Important)

After enabling debug:

1. Delete cache manually:

/var/cache/*

(keep .htaccess)

OR via BO:
Advanced Parameters → Performance → Clear cache

If Errors Still Don’t Show

Enable PHP error display (Hosting-level fallback)

Edit:

/config/config.inc.php

Add at top:

ini_set('display_errors', 'on');
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 'on');
error_reporting(E_ALL);

Use this only for debugging.

Where Logs Are Stored

IMPORTANT WARNING

NEVER leave debug enabled on live site

After fixing:

define('_PS_MODE_DEV_', false);
define('_PS_DEBUG_PROFILING_', false);

Bonus: Debug Specific Page / Controller

Add this to URL:

?debug=1

Works only when _PS_MODE_DEV_ is enabled.

Quick Copy-Paste Block

// Debug mode
define('_PS_MODE_DEV_', true);

// SQL + performance profiling
define('_PS_DEBUG_PROFILING_', true);

Here’s exactly how to move modules between LEFT and RIGHT columns, plus what to do when a module refuses to move.

Method 1: Using Positions (Recommended)

Go to:

Design → Positions

Find the column hooks

Use the Search a hook box.

Move a module from LEFT → RIGHT

1. Search:

   displayLeftColumn
   

2. Find the module you want
3. Click Unhook
4. Now search:

   displayRightColumn
   

5. Click Transplant a module
6. Select:
   • Module → your module
   • Hook → displayRightColumn
7. Save

Done

Move a module from RIGHT → LEFT

Same steps — just swap the hooks.

Method 2: Drag & Drop (Same Column)

If you only want to change order inside the same column:

1. Go to Design → Positions
2. Open displayLeftColumn or displayRightColumn
3. Drag & drop modules
4. Save

Method 3: Module Configuration (Some Modules)

Some modules control their own hooks.

Check:
Modules → Module Manager → Module → Configure

Example:

• Faceted search
• Custom HTML
• Banner modules

If hook selector exists → use it

When a Module Doesn’t Appear in Positions

Reasons:

• Module not hooked anywhere
• Module supports only specific hooks
• Theme doesn’t support that column

Fix:

Use Transplant a module and manually attach it.

Important Theme Limitation (Very Common)

Many modern themes:

• Do NOT have right column
• Use full-width layout

Check:

/themes/your-theme/templates/layouts/layout-both-columns.tpl

If this file is missing:
Right column will never appear

Test Which Layout a Page Uses

Each page can have a different layout:

• Home → full width
• Category → left column
• Product → no column

Change layout:

Design → Theme & Logo → Page layouts

Clear Cache (Always)

After moving modules:

1. Advanced Parameters → Performance
2. Clear cache
3. Disable cache while testing

Quick Cheat Sheet

Task	Action
Move module Left Right	Unhook + Transplant
Reorder modules	Drag & drop
Missing column	Theme layout issue
Module not visible	Wrong hook / page layout

Pro Tip

If you want:

• Left column on homepage
• Right column on category
• No column on product

You can control this per page layout.

1. Store Name (Site / Shop Title)

Where to change it

Shop Parameters → Contact → Stores

OR (older versions)
Shop Parameters → Contact → Contact details

Fields:

• Shop name → This is your main store title
• Company name

Where it appears

• Header (logo area, depending on theme)
• Footer
• Emails
• Invoices
• Meta title fallback

2. Company Information (Legal / Business Details)

Path

Shop Parameters → Contact → Contact details

Edit these fields:

• Company name
• Address
• City
• State
• Country
• ZIP / Postal code
• Phone
• Email

This info is reused across:

• Footer
• Contact page
• PDF invoices
• Email templates
• Legal CMS pages

3. Contact Page Information

Path

Shop Parameters → Contact → Contact details

This controls:

• Email shown on Contact us page
• Phone number
• Address block

If you want multiple contact emails:

• Go to Shop Parameters → Contact → Contacts
• Add departments like:
  • Sales
  • Support
  • Billing

4. Footer Contact Block (Theme Dependent)

Most themes use ps_contactinfo module.

Configure it:

Modules → Module Manager → Contact information (ps_contactinfo)

You can set:

• Company name
• Address
• Phone
• Email

This affects footer only, not invoices.

Important Difference (People Get This Wrong)

5. SEO: Store Title in Browser Tab (Meta Title)

Path

Shop Parameters → Traffic & SEO

Edit:

• Homepage → Meta title
• Meta description

Example:

My Store – Buy Electronics Online in India

Overrides shop name in browser tab

6. Invoices & Emails (Legal Name)

Invoices use:

• Company name
• Address
• VAT / GST number

Path

Shop Parameters → Contact → Contact details

For GST:
International → Taxes → Tax Rules
(or Localization, depending on version)

7. After Changing Anything (Very Important)

Always:

1. Advanced Parameters → Performance
2. Clear cache
3. Disable cache temporarily while testing

Quick Checklist

Store name
Company name
Address
Phone
Email
Footer module updated
SEO title set

Common Mistakes

• Editing footer module but not core contact details
• Forgetting to clear cache
• Expecting meta title to change automatically

1. Store Name (Site / Shop Title)

Where to change it

Shop Parameters → Contact → Stores

OR (older versions)
Shop Parameters → Contact → Contact details

Fields:

• Shop name → This is your main store title
• Company name

Where it appears

• Header (logo area, depending on theme)
• Footer
• Emails
• Invoices
• Meta title fallback

2. Company Information (Legal / Business Details)

Path

Shop Parameters → Contact → Contact details

Edit these fields:

• Company name
• Address
• City
• State
• Country
• ZIP / Postal code
• Phone
• Email

This info is reused across:

• Footer
• Contact page
• PDF invoices
• Email templates
• Legal CMS pages

3. Contact Page Information

Path

Shop Parameters → Contact → Contact details

This controls:

• Email shown on Contact us page
• Phone number
• Address block

If you want multiple contact emails:

• Go to Shop Parameters → Contact → Contacts
• Add departments like:
  • Sales
  • Support
  • Billing

4. Footer Contact Block (Theme Dependent)

Most themes use ps_contactinfo module.

Configure it:

Modules → Module Manager → Contact information (ps_contactinfo)

You can set:

• Company name
• Address
• Phone
• Email

This affects footer only, not invoices.

Important Difference (People Get This Wrong)

5. SEO: Store Title in Browser Tab (Meta Title)

Path

Shop Parameters → Traffic & SEO

Edit:

• Homepage → Meta title
• Meta description

Example:

My Store – Buy Electronics Online in India

Overrides shop name in browser tab

6. Invoices & Emails (Legal Name)

Invoices use:

• Company name
• Address
• VAT / GST number

Path

Shop Parameters → Contact → Contact details

For GST:
International → Taxes → Tax Rules
(or Localization, depending on version)

7. After Changing Anything (Very Important)

Always:

1. Advanced Parameters → Performance
2. Clear cache
3. Disable cache temporarily while testing

Quick Checklist

Store name
Company name
Address
Phone
Email
Footer module updated
SEO title set

Common Mistakes

• Editing the footer module but not the core contact details
• Forgetting to clear the cache
• Expecting the meta title to change automatically

The Correct Way (ps_mainmenu module)

PrestaShop uses the Main Menu module.

Go to:

Modules → Module Manager → Main Menu (ps_mainmenu)
Click Configure

Adding Items to the Top Menu

You’ll see two columns:

Left side → Available items

Right side → Selected items (this is your top menu)

Add a CATEGORY

1. Expand Categories
2. Select the category (or sub-category)
3. Click Add

Appears automatically with correct URL and hierarchy

Add a CMS Page

1. Expand CMS Pages
2. Choose:
   • CMS page (About us, Delivery, etc.)
   • CMS category (Information, Legal, etc.)
3. Click Add

Add a SUPPLIER

1. Expand Suppliers
2. Select supplier
3. Click Add

Links to supplier product listing page

Add a MANUFACTURER (Brand)

1. Expand Manufacturers
2. Select brand
3. Click Add

Links to brand page

Add a CUSTOM LINK

1. Expand Custom Links
2. Enter:
   • Label (menu text)
   • URL (absolute or relative)

Examples:

/contact-us
https://example.com/offers

3. Click Add

Perfect for:

• Blog
• External site
• Landing pages

Reorder Menu Items

• Drag & drop items in Selected items
• Order = left → right in menu

Remove an Item

• Select it in Selected items
• Click Remove

Pro Tips (Very Useful)

Multi-language Labels

For custom links:

• After adding, click Edit
• Set label per language

Mega Menu / Submenu

• Parent category automatically creates dropdown
• Sub-categories appear inside it

No extra module needed

Open Link in New Tab

Not supported by default
Needs:

• Theme override
• Custom module
• JS tweak

(Ask me if you want this)

If Menu Doesn’t Update

Do this:

1. Advanced Parameters → Performance
2. Clear cache
3. Disable cache temporarily while testing

Where It Appears

Hook:

displayTop

Theme file:

/themes/your-theme/modules/ps_mainmenu/

Summary Table

Item Type	Supported
Category
CMS Page
CMS Category
Supplier
Manufacturer
Custom URL

What is Geolocation in PrestaShop?

Geolocation detects a visitor’s country (and sometimes region) using their IP address.

You can use it to:

• Restrict access by country
• Redirect users
• Show different prices/taxes
• Enable/disable shipping or payments
• Comply with legal rules

Step 1: Enable Geolocation

Back Office Path

International → Localization → Geolocation

Settings

1. Geolocation by IP address → Yes
2. Geolocation behavior for restricted countries
   Choose one:
   • Visitors cannot see your catalog
   • Visitors can see catalog but cannot order
3. Whitelist IP addresses
   Add your own IP (important for testing)

   https://whatismyipaddress.com
   

4. Click Save

Step 2: Download & Activate GeoLite Database

PrestaShop uses MaxMind GeoLite2.

Do this:

1. Click Download the geolocation database
   (button is on the same page)

OR manually upload:

/app/Resources/geoip/
or
/tools/geoip/

Required file:

GeoLite2-Country.mmdb

Without this file, geolocation will NOT work.

Step 3: Enable Country Restrictions

Go to:
International → Locations → Countries

For each country:

• Enabled → Visitors can browse/order
• Disabled → Restricted by geolocation

Example:

• Enable: India, UAE
• Disable: Other countries

Step 4: Enable Required Modules

Check these modules are enabled:

• ps_geolocation
• ps_facetedsearch (optional, for filters)
• ps_currencyselector
• ps_languageselector

Path:
Modules → Module Manager

Step 5: Real-World Uses (Most Important Part)

1. Restrict Orders by Country

• Disable countries you don’t ship to
• Choose “Catalog only” mode for restricted countries

Common for B2B stores

2. Automatic Tax Calculation

Enable:
International → Taxes

• Enable tax rules by country
• Tax is applied based on detected country

Works well for VAT / GST logic

3. Currency & Language Auto-Selection

PrestaShop can:

• Auto-switch currency
• Auto-switch language

Path:
International → Localization

• Set default language & currency per country

4. Shipping Rules by Country

Path:
Shipping → Carriers

• Assign carriers to specific countries
• Hide shipping methods automatically

5. Redirect Users (Advanced)

Example:

• India → /in/
• UAE → /ae/

Needs:

• Override or custom module
• .htaccess or hook actionFrontControllerInit

(Ask me if you want ready code for this )

Step 6: Testing Geolocation

Best ways:

1. Use VPN (India / US / EU)
2. Use proxy IP
3. Temporarily disable your country

Remember:

• Add your IP to Whitelist
• Clear cache after changes

Important Notes

• Geolocation ≠ 100% accurate
• Doesn’t work well on:
  • Mobile networks
  • VPN users
• Always allow manual country/language selection

Quick Checklist

Geolocation enabled
GeoLite database installed
Countries configured
Cache cleared
Modules enabled

Below are safe + version-proof ways (no core hacking unless you really want to).

Best & Safe Method (Recommended)

Remove footer links using Admin Themes → Positions

Steps:

1. Go to Back Office
2. Design → Positions
3. Search for this hook:

   displayBackOfficeFooter
   

4. You’ll usually see modules like:
   • ps_linklist
   • ps_socialfollow
   • ps_emailsubscription
   • ps_banner
   • or PrestaShop marketing modules
5. Unhook the modules you don’t want
   Click Unhook or Trash icon
6. Clear cache:

   Advanced Parameters → Performance → Clear cache
   

This removes social links, promo links, marketing blocks, etc.

Remove “Powered by PrestaShop” / Trademark Text

This text is not from a module — it’s from the admin theme template.

Location (PrestaShop 1.7 / 8.x)

/admin/themes/default/template/footer.tpl

What to do:

1. Open footer.tpl
2. Find something like:

<div class="footer">
    {l s='Powered by PrestaShop'}
</div>

or

<a href="https://www.prestashop.com">PrestaShop™</a>

3. Delete or comment it:

{* Powered by PrestaShop removed *}

4. Clear cache again

Note: This change may be overwritten after updates.

Update-Safe Way (Advanced / Pro)

If you want this update-safe:

1. Copy the admin theme:

/admin/themes/default/
→
/admin/themes/custom_admin/

2. Edit footer.tpl inside the new theme
3. Activate it:
   • Advanced Parameters → Administration → Admin theme

This way updates won’t touch your footer.

What NOT to Do

• Don’t edit core PHP files
• Don’t disable random modules without checking hooks
• Don’t leave cache enabled while testing

Quick Summary

Core Rule (Don’t Skip This)

UPDATE = GET → MODIFY → PUT
You cannot send partial XML like other APIs.

1⃣ Know the Product ID

Example:

Product ID = 123

Update endpoint:

/api/products/123

2⃣ Get Existing Product XML

This is mandatory.

CURL

curl -X GET "https://yourstore.com/api/products/123" \
-u API_KEY:

This returns full product XML.

3⃣ Modify Only What You Need

Common updates:

• price
• name
• active
• description
• category
• SEO fields

Do NOT remove nodes
Keep <id>123</id> inside <product>

4⃣ Sample XML – Update Product

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<prestashop>
  <product>
    <id>123</id>

    <price>1199</price>
    <active>1</active>

    <name>
      <language id="1">Updated Product Name</language>
    </name>

    <link_rewrite>
      <language id="1">updated-product-name</language>
    </link_rewrite>
  </product>
</prestashop>

5⃣ PUT Request (Update Product)

curl -X PUT "https://yourstore.com/api/products/123" \
-u API_KEY: \
-H "Content-Type: application/xml" \
-d @product-update.xml

Success → 200 OK

6⃣ PHP Example – Update Product

$apiKey = 'YOUR_API_KEY';
$productId = 123;
$url = "https://yourstore.com/api/products/$productId";

// Step 1: Get product
$ch = curl_init($url);
curl_setopt_array($ch, [
    CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER => true,
    CURLOPT_USERPWD => $apiKey . ':'
]);
$xml = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);

// Step 2: Modify XML
$xmlObj = simplexml_load_string($xml);
$xmlObj->product->price = 1199;
$xmlObj->product->name->language[0] = 'Updated Product Name';

// Step 3: PUT update
$ch = curl_init($url);
curl_setopt_array($ch, [
    CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER => true,
    CURLOPT_CUSTOMREQUEST => 'PUT',
    CURLOPT_USERPWD => $apiKey . ':',
    CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER => ['Content-Type: application/xml'],
    CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS => $xmlObj->asXML()
]);

$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);

echo $response;

7⃣ Updating Stock (Separate API )

Price ≠ quantity.

Get stock ID

/api/stock_availables?filter[id_product]=123

Update stock quantity

<prestashop>
  <stock_available>
    <id>STOCK_ID</id>
    <quantity>50</quantity>
  </stock_available>
</prestashop>

PUT to:

/api/stock_availables/STOCK_ID

8⃣ Common Errors & Fixes

9⃣ Best Practices (Battle-tested)

Always GET before PUT
Keep product <id>
Use XML for updates
Don’t touch manufacturer_name
Stock updated separately
Clear cache after bulk updates

1⃣ Requirements (quick check)

• PrestaShop Webservice enabled
• API key with POST permission for products
• HTTPS store URL

Endpoint you’ll POST to:

/api/products

2⃣ ALWAYS start with schema (very important)

PrestaShop will fail if required fields are missing.

Get blank product schema

Open in browser or via CURL:

curl -X GET "https://yourstore.com/api/products?schema=blank" \
-u API_KEY:

You’ll get a full XML structure.
Edit only required fields, don’t delete nodes.

3⃣ Minimal Required Fields for Product

These are mandatory (most common):

• name
• price
• id_category_default
• active
• link_rewrite
• associations > categories

Language ID must match your store (usually 1).

4⃣ Sample XML – Create Product (WORKING)

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<prestashop>
  <product>
    <active>1</active>
    <price>999</price>
    <id_category_default>2</id_category_default>

    <name>
      <language id="1">API Test Product</language>
    </name>

    <link_rewrite>
      <language id="1">api-test-product</language>
    </link_rewrite>

    <description_short>
      <language id="1">Created via PrestaShop API</language>
    </description_short>

    <associations>
      <categories>
        <category>
          <id>2</id>
        </category>
      </categories>
    </associations>
  </product>
</prestashop>

5⃣ POST Product via CURL

curl -X POST "https://yourstore.com/api/products" \
-u API_KEY: \
-H "Content-Type: application/xml" \
-d @product.xml

Success response → 201 Created
Response contains product ID

6⃣ PHP Example (Create Product)

$apiKey = 'YOUR_API_KEY';
$url = 'https://yourstore.com/api/products';

$xml = <<<XML
<prestashop>
  <product>
    <active>1</active>
    <price>999</price>
    <id_category_default>2</id_category_default>
    <name>
      <language id="1">API Test Product</language>
    </name>
    <link_rewrite>
      <language id="1">api-test-product</language>
    </link_rewrite>
    <associations>
      <categories>
        <category><id>2</id></category>
      </categories>
    </associations>
  </product>
</prestashop>
XML;

$ch = curl_init($url);
curl_setopt_array($ch, [
    CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER => true,
    CURLOPT_POST => true,
    CURLOPT_USERPWD => $apiKey . ':',
    CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER => ['Content-Type: application/xml'],
    CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS => $xml
]);

$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);

echo $response;

7⃣ Add Stock Quantity (VERY COMMON CONFUSION)

Creating product ≠ stock update
Stock is managed separately.

Get stock ID

GET /api/stock_availables?filter[id_product]=PRODUCT_ID

Update quantity

<prestashop>
  <stock_available>
    <id>STOCK_ID</id>
    <quantity>50</quantity>
  </stock_available>
</prestashop>

PUT to:

/api/stock_availables/STOCK_ID

8⃣ Common Errors & Fixes

9⃣ Pro Tips (Save Your Time)

Always use schema=blank
Never remove XML nodes blindly
Use correct language ID
Categories are mandatory
Stock handled separately
Use XML for POST/PUT (JSON is risky)

What is PrestaShop Webservice?

PrestaShop Webservice is the native API system that lets external systems interact with your store using HTTP.

Think of it as:

a secure door to read / create / update / delete store data programmatically.

It works without installing any extra module.

What You Can Control via Webservice

Using /api/ endpoints, you can manage:

• Products
• Categories
• Customers
• Orders
• Carts
• Stock (stock_availables)
• Carriers
• Order states
• Languages, currencies
• Employees (limited)

Enable PrestaShop Webservice (Step-by-Step)

1. Back Office → Advanced Parameters
2. Click Webservice
3. Enable PrestaShop Webservice
4. Click Add new webservice key
5. Generate key
6. Select permissions:
   • GET (read)
   • POST (create)
   • PUT (update)
   • DELETE (remove)
7. Save

No permission = no access, even with correct key.

Base Webservice URL

https://yourstore.com/api/

Example resource:

/api/products

That endpoint lists products or allows product creation (depending on HTTP method).

Authentication Method

PrestaShop uses HTTP Basic Auth

• Username → API KEY
• Password → empty

Example:

Authorization: Basic base64(API_KEY:)

Browser test:

https://API_KEY@yourstore.com/api/products

Request Types (Very Important)

Example: Get Products (CURL)

curl -X GET "https://yourstore.com/api/products" \
-u API_KEY:

XML vs JSON

• XML → Default & safest (recommended)
• JSON → Supported in newer versions (1.7.8+)

Headers for JSON:

Accept: application/json
Content-Type: application/json

For POST / PUT, XML is still more reliable.

Create Product Flow (Important Concept)

1. GET blank schema

/api/products?schema=blank

2. Fill required fields
3. POST back to:

/api/products

Skipping required fields = 500 error.

Common Webservice Errors

Best Practices

Always fetch schema=blank
Validate XML before POST
Limit API key permissions
Disable API if not used
Use HTTPS only

Typical Real-World Uses

• ERP integration
• Mobile app backend
• Auto product upload
• Stock sync
• Order sync with accounting software
• Marketplace connectors (Amazon, Flipkart, etc.)

Here’s a clean, practical rundown

What is PrestaShop Webservice API?

It’s a REST-like API built into PrestaShop that uses:

• HTTP
• XML (default) or JSON (newer versions)
• API key authentication

You can manage:

• Products
• Categories
• Customers
• Orders
• Carts
• Stock
• Carriers
• Employees (limited)
• And more

How to Enable PrestaShop API

1. Go to Back Office
2. Advanced Parameters → Webservice
3. Turn Enable PrestaShop Webservice → YES
4. Click Add new webservice key
5. Set permissions (GET / POST / PUT / DELETE)
6. Save → copy the API key

Authentication (Important)

PrestaShop uses Basic Auth

• Username → API KEY
• Password → empty

Example:

Authorization: Basic base64(API_KEY:)

Base API URL

https://yourstore.com/api/

Example resources:

/api/products
/api/categories
/api/orders
/api/customers
/api/stock_availables

Quick Test (Browser)

Open:

https://API_KEY@yourstore.com/api/products

If enabled correctly → you’ll see XML output.

CURL Example (GET products)

curl -X GET "https://yourstore.com/api/products" \
-u API_KEY:

PHP Example (Get Products)

$apiKey = 'YOUR_API_KEY';
$url = 'https://yourstore.com/api/products';

$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, $url);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_USERPWD, $apiKey . ':');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
    'Accept: application/xml'
]);

$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);

echo $response;

Create a Product (POST – XML)

PrestaShop requires full XML structure.

<prestashop>
  <product>
    <name>
      <language id="1">Test Product</language>
    </name>
    <price>999</price>
    <active>1</active>
  </product>
</prestashop>

POST to:

/api/products

JSON Support (PrestaShop 1.7.8+)

Add header:

Accept: application/json
Content-Type: application/json

But XML is still more stable for POST/PUT.

Common API Errors

When API is Best Used

Mobile apps
ERP / CRM integration
Auto product sync
Stock & order sync
Marketplace integration

1⃣ How to create an employee (team member) in PrestaShop

Step 1: Go to Employees

1. Log in to Back Office
2. Navigate to
   Advanced Parameters → Team → Employees

Step 2: Add a new employee

1. Click Add new employee
2. Fill in the details:
   • First name
   • Last name
   • Email (used as login)
   • Password
   • Default page (optional)
   • Language (this controls the back-office language for that user)
   • Theme (usually default)
   • Status → set to Enabled

Step 3: Assign a profile (role)

• Choose a Profile:
  • SuperAdmin → full access
  • Admin → limited access
  • Salesman / Logistician → restricted access
  • Or a custom profile (recommended for teams)

4. Click Save

The employee can now log in using their email and password.

2⃣ How to manage employee permissions (important)

Create or edit profiles (roles)

1. Go to
   Advanced Parameters → Team → Profiles
2. Click Add new profile
3. Give it a name (e.g., Order Manager, Content Editor)
4. Save

Set permissions

1. Go to
   Advanced Parameters → Team → Permissions
2. Select the Profile
3. Enable/disable access (View / Add / Edit / Delete) for each section
4. Click Save

Best practice:
Never give SuperAdmin access unless absolutely necessary

3⃣ Change admin (back-office) language

Method 1: Change language for a specific employee

1. Go to
   Advanced Parameters → Team → Employees
2. Edit the employee
3. Change Language
4. Save

This affects only that employee

Method 2: Change your own back-office language (quick way)

1. Look at the top-right corner of Back Office
2. Click your profile name
3. Select Language
4. Choose the preferred language

Method 3: Install a new language (if not available)

1. Go to
   International → Localization
2. In Import a localization pack:
   • Select country (e.g., France, Germany, India)
   • Check Languages
3. Click Import

Now the language will appear in employee settings

Quick summary

• Create employee:
  Advanced Parameters → Team → Employees
• Manage roles & permissions:
  Advanced Parameters → Team → Profiles / Permissions
• Change admin language:
  • Employee edit page
  • OR top-right profile menu
• Install new language:
  International → Localization

If you want, I can also help you:

• Create best permission setup for a small team
• Explain difference between SuperAdmin vs Admin
• Lock employees to specific menus only

Just tell me

In PrestaShop 1.7 / 8.x, the homepage footer doesn’t really have “left & right columns” by default like the old 1.6 days. But you can create a left–right footer layout using hooks + positions.

Below are two correct ways to do it.

Method 1: Use existing footer hooks (Recommended)

Step 1: Understand footer hooks

On the homepage, these hooks are available:

• displayFooterBefore
• displayFooter
• displayFooterAfter

Inside displayFooter, PrestaShop already uses:

• displayFooter
• displayFooterProduct
• displayFooterCategory

Step 2: Create left & right columns via theme (TPL)

Edit:

/themes/your-theme/templates/_partials/footer.tpl

Add a grid layout (Bootstrap-based):

<div class="footer-top">
  <div class="row">
    
    <!-- Left column -->
    <div class="col-md-6 footer-left">
      {hook h='displayFooterLeft'}
    </div>

    <!-- Right column -->
    <div class="col-md-6 footer-right">
      {hook h='displayFooterRight'}
    </div>

  </div>
</div>

Step 3: Register custom hooks

Go to:

Design → Positions

Click Add a new hook

Create:

• displayFooterLeft
• displayFooterRight

Step 4: Attach modules

Now hook modules where you want:

• CMS block → displayFooterLeft
• Newsletter / Custom HTML → displayFooterRight

Boom you now have footer left & right columns only where you placed them.

Method 2: Use displayHome (Homepage-only footer blocks)

If you want footer blocks only on homepage:

Step 1: Edit

/themes/your-theme/templates/index.tpl

Add this above {block name='footer'}:

<div class="home-footer">
  <div class="row">
    <div class="col-md-6">
      {hook h='displayHomeFooterLeft'}
    </div>
    <div class="col-md-6">
      {hook h='displayHomeFooterRight'}
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

Step 2: Create hooks

Create hooks:

• displayHomeFooterLeft
• displayHomeFooterRight

Then assign modules only for homepage.

Best modules to use

• Custom HTML
• CMS Block
• Link Widget
• Newsletter
• Contact Info

Important notes

• Clear cache after changes:
  Advanced Parameters → Performance → Clear cache
• Use Bootstrap classes (col-md-6, col-lg-6) — PrestaShop uses Bootstrap by default.
• This works for 1.7.x and 8.x

Pro tip

If you don’t want custom hooks, you can reuse displayFooter and split content using CSS Grid or Flexbox—but hooks give clean control.

PrestaShop Roles, Profiles & Permissions (Explained Simply)

1⃣ What is a Profile?

A Profile = a user role in the Back Office.

Examples:

• SuperAdmin → Full access
• Administrator → Almost full access
• Salesman → Orders & customers
• Translator → Translations only
• Logistician → Stock & carriers

One employee = one profile

2⃣ What is a Role / Permission?

A Role defines what a profile can do for each menu or module.

For every section, you can allow:

• View
• Add
• Edit
• Delete

3⃣ Where to Manage Profiles?

Back Office → Advanced Parameters → Team → Profiles

Default Profiles

4⃣ Create a Custom Profile (Best Practice)

Example: “Order Manager”

1. Go to Team → Profiles
2. Click Add new profile
3. Name it → Order Manager
4. Save

5⃣ Set Permissions (Very Important Step!)

Menu Permissions

Team → Permissions

1. Select the Profile
2. Configure permissions for:
   • Catalog
   • Orders
   • Customers
   • Modules
   • Design
   • International
   • Advanced Parameters

Example:

Section	View	Add	Edit	Delete
Orders
Customers
Modules

Tip: Start with View only, then allow more.

6⃣ Module Permissions (Often Missed!)

Some modules have their own permissions.

Path:
Team → Permissions → Modules

You can allow:

• View
• Configure
• Uninstall

Example:

• Sales team → Configure orders module
• Tech team → Configure payment modules

7⃣ Assign Profile to Employees

1. Go to Team → Employees
2. Add / Edit employee
3. Select Profile
4. Save

Employee is now restricted correctly

8⃣ Customer Groups (Different from Profiles!)

Important: Customer groups ≠ Employee profiles

Customer Groups:

Shop Parameters → Customer Settings → Groups

Examples:

• Visitor
• Guest
• Customer
• VIP / Wholesale

Used for:

• Discounts
• Prices
• Shipping rules
• Visibility

They do NOT affect Back Office access

9⃣ Real-World Recommended Setup

Store Owner

• Profile: SuperAdmin

Order Processing Staff

• Profile: Custom (Orders + Customers only)

Content Manager

• Profile: Custom (CMS, Products, Images)

Developer

• Profile: Admin (No orders/customers)

Security Best Practices

• Never give SuperAdmin to everyone
• Disable Modules access for non-tech staff
• Use Read-only for auditors
• Change default admin URL
• Enable 2FA (if module available)

Common Mistakes

Giving module access accidentally
Forgetting module permissions
Confusing customer groups with employee profiles

1. How to Add / Install a New Module

Method 1: From PrestaShop Back Office (Recommended)

1. Go to Back Office → Modules → Module Manager
2. Click “Upload a module”
3. Upload the module .zip file
4. PrestaShop will:
   • Upload
   • Install
   • Enable the module automatically

Done

Method 2: Manual Upload (FTP)

1. Extract the module ZIP
2. Upload the folder to:

   /modules/
   

3. Go to Back Office → Modules → Module Manager
4. Find the module → Click Install

Folder name must match the module’s internal name.

2. How to Uninstall a Module

Normal Uninstall (Keeps files)

1. Go to Modules → Module Manager
2. Find the module
3. Click Disable (optional)
4. Click Uninstall

This removes:

• Database tables (if module is well-coded)
• Configurations

But files stay in /modules/

Complete Removal (Clean uninstall)

After uninstalling:

1. Delete module folder via FTP:

   /modules/module_name/
   

2. Clear cache:
   • Advanced Parameters → Performance
   • Clear cache

3. How to Change Module Position (Hooks)

Method 1: Using Positions (Classic Way)

1. Go to Design → Positions
2. Search for the module name
3. Click “Transplant a module”
4. Choose:
   • Module
   • Hook (e.g. displayHome, displayHeader)
5. Save

You can also:

• Drag & drop modules inside the same hook
• Change display order

Method 2: From Module Configuration

1. Go to Modules → Module Manager
2. Click Configure on the module
3. Some modules allow selecting hooks directly

Common Useful Hooks

4. Disable Module Without Uninstalling

If you just want to temporarily stop it:

• Modules → Module Manager → Disable

No data loss

5. Troubleshooting Tips

• Module not visible? Clear cache
• Layout broken after uninstall? Regenerate theme cache
• Module not showing? Check hook compatibility with your theme

Ajouter une nouvelle langue dans PrestaShop

1⃣ Accéder à la gestion des langues

Back-office → International → Localisation → Langues

2⃣ Ajouter la langue

Clique sur « Ajouter une langue » puis remplis :

• Nom : ex. Français, English
• Code ISO : fr, en, de…
• Code de langue : fr-FR, en-US
• Format de date : d/m/Y
• Format de date (heure) : d/m/Y H:i:s
• Drapeau : image du pays
• Sens d’écriture :
  • Gauche à droite (FR, EN)
  • Droite à gauche (AR, HE)
• Activer : Oui

Enregistrer

PrestaShop télécharge automatiquement le pack de traduction si nécessaire.

Activer / Désactiver une langue

International → Localisation → Langues

• Activer : clic sur l’icône
• Désactiver : clic sur l’icône

Une langue désactivée n’est plus visible sur le front-office
Les traductions sont conservées

Définir la langue par défaut

International → Localisation → Configuration

• Langue par défaut : choisir la langue souhaitée
  Enregistrer

Afficher le sélecteur de langue sur le site

Vérifie que le module est actif :

Apparence → Positions

• Module : Sélecteur de langue
• Position : displayNav, displayTop, etc.

Si absent :
Gestionnaire de modules → Installer → Sélecteur de langue

Important après ajout de langue

Pense à traduire :

• Produits
• Catégories
• CMS (À propos, Contact…)
• Méta SEO

International → Traductions

1⃣ Install the PayPal module

1. Go to Back Office → Modules → Module Manager
2. Search for PayPal
3. Install “PayPal Official” (by PayPal / PrestaShop)
4. Click Configure

If not found:

• Go to Modules → Marketplace
• Search PayPal Official
• Download & install

2⃣ Choose PayPal account type

During setup you’ll be asked to select:

• PayPal Business account (required)
• Country & currency

Personal PayPal accounts will NOT work for live payments.

3⃣ Connect PayPal account (recommended)

Option A: Automatic connection (best)

1. Click Connect with PayPal
2. Login to your PayPal Business account
3. Approve permissions

This auto-configures:

• API credentials
• Webhooks
• IPN

Option B: Manual API credentials (advanced)

If automatic fails:

1. PayPal Dashboard → Settings
2. Account Settings → API Access
3. Create:
   • Client ID
   • Secret
4. Paste into PrestaShop PayPal module

4⃣ Select environment (Sandbox / Live)

In module configuration:

• Sandbox → for testing
• Live → for real payments

Always test in Sandbox first.

5⃣ Enable payment methods

You can enable:

• PayPal Wallet
• Credit / Debit Cards (no PayPal account needed)
• Pay Later (EMI – country dependent)

Back Office → PayPal → Payment Options

6⃣ Configure order status mapping

Set correct order states:

• Payment accepted
• Pending
• Refunded
• Canceled

Path:
PayPal module → Advanced Settings → Order status

7⃣ Enable currencies

Go to:
International → Localization → Currencies

Make sure your store currency is supported by PayPal
(INR, USD, EUR, GBP, etc.)

8⃣ Position PayPal on checkout

1. Design → Positions
2. Ensure PayPal is hooked to:
   • displayPayment
   • displayExpressCheckout (optional)

9⃣ Test PayPal (Sandbox)

1. Create Sandbox accounts in:
   • https://developer.paypal.com
2. Use:
   • Sandbox buyer email
   • Sandbox password
3. Place a test order

Order should appear in:

• PrestaShop Orders
• PayPal Sandbox dashboard

Common issues & fixes

PayPal not showing at checkout

• Currency not supported
• Module not hooked correctly
• Customer group restriction

Payment completed but order pending

• IPN/Webhook blocked
• Server firewall issue
• HTTPS missing

Redirect loop / white screen

• Clear cache
• Disable overrides
• Check PHP version (7.4–8.1 recommended)

Best practices

• Use official PayPal module only
• Enable HTTPS
• Keep module updated
• Avoid multiple PayPal modules at once

Qu’est-ce que Memcached (rapide rappel)

Memcached est un cache en mémoire (RAM) qui stocke :

• résultats SQL
• données PHP
• objets PrestaShop

Résultat : moins de requêtes MySQL = site plus rapide

1. Pré-requis indispensables

Avant toute chose, vérifie :

Hébergement compatible

• VPS / Serveur dédié / Cloud
• Mutualisé (souvent interdit)

Accès serveur

• SSH recommandé
• PHP ≥ 7.2
• Extension PHP memcached ou memcache

2. Installer Memcached sur le serveur

Ubuntu / Debian

sudo apt update
sudo apt install memcached libmemcached-tools

CentOS / AlmaLinux

sudo yum install memcached

Démarrer et activer

sudo systemctl start memcached
sudo systemctl enable memcached

Vérifier

memcached -h

3. Installer l’extension PHP Memcached

Ubuntu / Debian

sudo apt install php-memcached

CentOS

sudo yum install php-memcached

Redémarrer Apache / PHP-FPM

sudo systemctl restart apache2
# ou
sudo systemctl restart php8.1-fpm

Vérification

php -m | grep memcached

Tu dois voir memcached

4. Activer Memcached dans PrestaShop

Back-Office

Paramètres avancés → Performances

1⃣ Activer le cache

• Utiliser le cache → Oui

2⃣ Choisir Memcached

• Système de cache → Memcached

3⃣ Ajouter un serveur Memcached

Clique sur Ajouter un serveur

Puis Enregistrer

4⃣ Vider le cache

Clique sur Vider le cache

5. Réglages recommandés (IMPORTANT)

En production

Option	Valeur
Compilation des templates	Jamais
Cache	Oui
Forcer compilation	Non
Désactiver les modules non utilisés

En développement

Désactive Memcached (sinon bugs fantômes)

6. Vérifier que Memcached fonctionne

Méthode simple

• Recharge une page produit
• Recharge à nouveau
  La 2ᵉ fois doit être nettement plus rapide

Méthode serveur

echo "stats" | nc localhost 11211

Tu dois voir :

• get_hits
• cmd_get
• cmd_set

Problèmes courants

Page blanche / erreur 500

Extension PHP absente
Version PHP incompatible

Cache activé mais lent

Serveur mutualisé
Trop peu de RAM

Back-office buggué

Désactiver Memcached temporairement

Memcached vs Redis (important)

Si tu as Redis → préfère Redis

Gain réel attendu

• Pages catégories : –30 à –60 %
• Page produit : –40 %
• Charge serveur réduite

1. Créer des catégories et sous-catégories

➤ Accès

Back-office → Catalogue → Catégories

➤ Ajouter une catégorie

1. Clique sur « Ajouter une catégorie »
2. Renseigne :
   • Nom de la catégorie (ex : Chaussures)
   • Catégorie parente
     • Accueil = catégorie principale
     • une autre catégorie = sous-catégorie
   • Description (facultatif)
   • Image de la catégorie (important pour le design)
3. Activer : Oui
4. Clique sur Enregistrer

➤ Créer une sous-catégorie

Même procédure, mais :

• Dans Catégorie parente, choisis la catégorie principale
  ex : Chaussures → Basket Homme

Exemple d’arborescence :

Accueil
 └── Vêtements
     ├── Homme
     │   └── T-shirts
     └── Femme

2. Ajouter un produit

➤ Accès

Catalogue → Produits → Nouveau produit

➤ Informations essentielles

Dans l’onglet Essentiel :

• Nom du produit
• Type de produit
  • Produit standard
  • Produit avec déclinaisons (tailles, couleurs)
• Prix
• Quantité en stock
• Image principale (glisser-déposer)

➤ Assigner le produit à une catégorie

Dans Organisation :

• Sélectionne :
  • Catégorie par défaut
  • Autres catégories si besoin

Important :
Le produit doit avoir une catégorie par défaut, sinon il peut ne pas s’afficher.

➤ Description

Dans Description :

• Description courte (listing produit)
• Description détaillée (page produit)

Astuce SEO :
Utilise des mots-clés et des titres (<h2>, <h3>)

➤ Prix & taxes

Dans Prix :

• Prix HT
• Règle de taxe (ex : TVA 18 %, 20 %, etc.)
• Prix promotionnel si nécessaire

➤ Stock

Dans Quantités :

• Quantité disponible
• Autoriser ou non la commande hors stock

➤ SEO (très important)

Dans SEO :

• Meta-title
• Meta-description
• URL simplifiée

Exemple :

/t-shirt-homme-coton

➤ Enregistrer

Clique sur Enregistrer ou Enregistrer et rester

3. Lier un produit à plusieurs catégories

Dans Organisation :

• Coche plusieurs catégories
• Choisis une catégorie par défaut

4. Ordre et affichage des catégories

Catalogue → Catégories

• Glisser-déposer pour changer l’ordre
• Vérifie que la catégorie est activée

Conseils Pro

Toujours ajouter une image de catégorie
Utiliser une hiérarchie simple (max 3 niveaux)
Une catégorie = une intention claire
Bien définir la catégorie par défaut du produit

Je t’explique clairement + avec exemples concrets, comme on le fait en vrai

1. Règles de prix du catalogue

Agissent AVANT l’ajout au panier

Chemin BO
Catalogue → Réductions → Règles de prix du catalogue

À quoi ça sert ?

• Réduction visible directement sur la fiche produit
• Le client voit le prix barré
• Pas besoin de code promo

Cas d’usage typiques

Soldes
Prix pro / B2B
Remises par quantité
Promotions automatiques

Exemples

• -20 % sur toute la catégorie Chaussures
• Prix spécial pour le groupe Grossistes
• -10 % sur le produit X du 1er au 31 mars
• Prix dégressif :
  • 1–4 → prix normal
  • 5+ → -15 %

Paramètres clés

• Produits / Catégories
• Groupes de clients
• Boutiques (multiboutique)
• Période de validité
• Priorité

Avantage : clair pour le client
Limite : pas de conditions complexes (panier, transport, etc.)

2. Règles de panier

Agissent APRÈS l’ajout au panier

Chemin BO
Catalogue → Réductions → Règles de panier

À quoi ça sert ?

• Appliquer des codes promo
• Offrir un cadeau
• Réduire le panier total ou les frais de port

Cas d’usage typiques

Code promo (-10 %)
Livraison gratuite
Cadeau à partir de 100 €
Promo conditionnelle

Exemples

• -10 € dès 80 € d’achat
• Livraison gratuite en France
• Code WELCOME10
• 1 produit offert si 2 achetés

Conditions possibles

• Montant minimum
• Quantité minimale
• Catégories obligatoires
• Pays / transporteur
• Client spécifique

Avantage : très puissant
Limite : le client doit souvent entrer un code

Différences clés (tableau rapide)

Critère	Règle catalogue	Règle panier
Visible sur fiche produit	Oui	Non
Code promo	Non	Oui
Conditions complexes	Non	Oui
Impact sur le prix produit	Oui	Non
Livraison gratuite	Non	Oui

Priorités & conflits (important)

Ordre d’application

1⃣ Règles de prix du catalogue
2⃣ Prix spécifique
3⃣ Règles de panier

Le panier est calculé en dernier

Astuce pro

• Évite d’appliquer 2 grosses promos sur le même produit
• Vérifie toujours la priorité
• Teste en navigation privée

Bonnes pratiques

Promotions longues → règle catalogue
Offres marketing → règle panier
B2B → règle catalogue par groupe
Code unique → règle panier
Livraison gratuite → règle panier

Exemple réel (combo parfait)

• Règle catalogue : -15 % sur catégorie Été
• Règle panier : Livraison gratuite dès 99 €

Clair + efficace + pas de confusion client

Méthode 1 — Via le thème (recommandée)

1. Ajouter la police Google

Allez sur
https://fonts.google.com
Choisissez la police → Get embed code

Copiez la balise <link> fournie, par exemple :

<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;600;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">

2. L’intégrer dans PrestaShop

Option A — header.tpl (méthode propre)

Chemin :

/themes/votre-theme/templates/_partials/head.tpl

Ajoutez le code avant </head> :

{block name='stylesheets'}
{$smarty.block.parent}
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;600;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
{/block}

3. Appliquer la police (CSS)

Fichier :

/themes/votre-theme/assets/css/custom.css

body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

h1, h2, h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

Méthode 2 — Via le Back Office (rapide)

1. Aller dans :

Apparence → Thème & Logo → Paramètres avancés → CSS personnalisé

Ajoutez :

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;600;700&display=swap');

body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

Moins performant que la méthode <link>.

Méthode 3 — Auto-héberger la police (RGPD & performance)

1. Télécharger la police

Utilisez :

• https://google-webfonts-helper.herokuapp.com/

2. Placer les fichiers

/themes/votre-theme/assets/fonts/poppins/

3. CSS

@font-face {
    font-family: 'Poppins';
    src: url('../fonts/poppins/poppins-regular.woff2') format('woff2');
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    font-display: swap;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

Conforme RGPD
Plus rapide
Aucun appel externe

Recommandations SEO & Performance

• Préférez <link> plutôt que @import
• Ajoutez font-display: swap
• Limitez le nombre de variantes (300,400,600)
• Utilisez une seule famille si possible

Version conseillée

• Site public / SEO → Méthode 1
• Site européen / RGPD strict → Méthode 3

Si vous souhaitez, je peux :

• Adapter la police uniquement au menu, produits ou CMS
• Optimiser les polices pour PageSpeed
• Vérifier la compatibilité avec votre thème PrestaShop exact

Voici la méthode propre et la plus utilisée

Principe

Par défaut, la page produit est souvent structurée ainsi :

[ Images ] [ Infos produit ]
----------------------------
[ Onglets : Description / Avis ]

L’objectif est de faire passer la description sous les colonnes, en full width.

Méthode 1 (recommandée) : Modifier le fichier product.tpl

1⃣ Fichier à modifier

Selon ton thème (souvent Classic) :

/themes/TON_THEME/templates/catalog/product.tpl

Fais une sauvegarde avant modification

2⃣ Trouver la description

Cherche ce bloc (ou similaire) :

{block name='product_description'}
  <div class="product-description">
    {$product.description nofilter}
  </div>
{/block}

Ou parfois dans :

/templates/catalog/_partials/product-tabs.tpl

3⃣ Déplacer la description en pleine largeur

Place ce bloc après la section images + infos produit, par exemple juste avant le footer du produit.

Exemple (structure simplifiée) :

<div class="row">
  <div class="col-md-6">
    {include file='catalog/_partials/product-cover-thumbnails.tpl'}
  </div>

  <div class="col-md-6">
    {include file='catalog/_partials/product-prices.tpl'}
  </div>
</div>

<!-- DESCRIPTION FULL WIDTH -->
<div class="row">
  <div class="col-12 product-description-full">
    {$product.description nofilter}
  </div>
</div>

Étape 4 : CSS pour pleine largeur

Ajoute dans :

/themes/TON_THEME/assets/css/custom.css

.product-description-full {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

Étape 5 : Vider le cache

Back-office → Paramètres avancés → Performance

• Désactiver le cache temporairement
• Vider le cache
• Réactiver

Méthode 2 (sans toucher au cœur du thème)

Si ton thème supporte le Layout Builder ou hooks personnalisés :

• déplacer displayProductExtraContent
• utiliser un hook full-width

dépend fortement du thème

Ce qui ne marche PAS

• Modifier uniquement le CSS
• Modifier le Back-office

La largeur est contrôlée par le HTML du thème.

Test rapide

• Ouvre une fiche produit
• Redimensionne l’écran
• La description doit s’étendre sur toute la largeur

Conseil SEO

Une description en pleine largeur :

• améliore la lisibilité
• augmente le temps passé sur la page
• bon point pour le SEO

Méthode recommandée : Réduction par groupe (globale)

1⃣ Aller dans les groupes de clients

Back-office → Clients → Groupes

Tu verras par défaut :

• Visitor
• Guest
• Customer
  ou ton groupe personnalisé

2⃣ Modifier le groupe concerné

Clique sur Modifier () du groupe voulu
(exemple : Clients VIP, Grossistes, etc.)

3⃣ Appliquer la réduction

Dans le champ :

Réduction (%)
mets 10

Exemple :

Réduction : 10 %

Cette réduction :

• s’applique automatiquement
• sur tous les produits
• pour tous les clients de ce groupe
• sans code promo

Clique sur Enregistrer

4⃣ Assigner les clients à ce groupe

Clients → Clients → Modifier un client

Dans la section Groupes :

• coche le groupe avec la réduction 10 %
• décoche les autres si nécessaire
• sauvegarde

Dès la prochaine connexion, le client voit les prix réduits

Où la réduction est visible ?

• Sur la fiche produit
• Dans le panier
• À la commande
• Sur la facture

Points importants à savoir

Priorité des réductions

• Réduction groupe
• Réduction spécifique produit
• Code promo

PrestaShop applique la plus avantageuse, pas forcément les deux cumulées.

TVA

La réduction s’applique :

• avant ou après TVA selon ta configuration
  (International → Taxes)

Alternative (si tu veux plus de contrôle)

Utiliser une règle de panier :

Marketing → Promotions → Règles panier

• Condition : groupe de clients
• Action : –10 %

Utile si tu veux :

• dates de validité
• montant minimum
• cumul / non-cumul

Test rapide

Crée un client test → assigne le groupe → connecte-toi → ajoute un produit
tu dois voir –10 % automatiquement

Voici l’essentiel, simplement

Qu’est-ce que PrestaShop ?

PrestaShop est une solution gratuite (à la base) utilisée pour :

• vendre des produits physiques ou digitaux
• gérer commandes, paiements, livraisons
• vendre en France, Europe ou à l’international

Il est très populaire en Europe (France, Espagne, Italie).

À quoi ça sert concrètement ?

Avec PrestaShop, tu peux :

• créer un site e-commerce professionnel
• gérer un catalogue de produits
• configurer TVA, transporteurs, devises
• proposer plusieurs langues
• accepter CB, PayPal, virement, etc.
• suivre stocks et clients

Comment ça fonctionne ?

• Tu l’installes sur un hébergement web
• Tu gères tout depuis un Back Office (admin)
• Le site visible par les clients = Front Office

Avantages de PrestaShop

• Open source (libre et personnalisable)
• Très bon pour la TVA européenne
• Multi-langue et multi-devise
• Idéal pour petites et moyennes boutiques
• Grande communauté + modules

Inconvénients

• Certains modules sont payants
• Demande un peu de technique (serveur, mises à jour)
• Moins simple que Shopify pour un débutant total

PrestaShop vs autres

• PrestaShop → contrôle total, Europe, TVA
• Shopify → simple mais payant mensuellement
• WooCommerce → WordPress, plus bricolage

Pour qui est PrestaShop ?

• Entrepreneurs
• Boutiques physiques qui passent en ligne
• Vendeurs en Europe
• Ceux qui veulent maîtriser leurs données

Step-by-Step: EU Carrier Setup (PrestaShop)

1⃣ Create EU Zone

Back Office → International → Locations → Zones

• Create / check Europe
• Status: Enabled

Make sure all EU countries are assigned to this zone:
International → Locations → Countries

• France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, etc. → Zone = Europe

2⃣ Add New Carrier

Shipping → Carriers → Add new carrier

Basic info

• Name: EU Standard Shipping
• Transit time: Delivery in 3–7 business days
• Speed grade: Optional
• Logo: Optional

Click Next

3⃣ Select Zones

• Europe
• Others (unless needed)

Click Next

4⃣ Shipping Cost (Recommended Setup)

By Weight (best for EU couriers)

Example table:

Apply shipping cost
Include handling cost (optional)

Click Next

5⃣ Size & Weight Limits

Set realistic limits:

• Max weight: 5 or 10 kg
• Dimensions: optional

Click Next

6⃣ Customer Groups

Select:

• Visitor
• Guest
• Customer

Click Next

7⃣ Final Options

• Enable carrier
• Display delivery price
• Free shipping (unless intentional)

Finish

8⃣ Assign Carrier to Products (Critical)

Catalog → Products → Shipping tab

• Select EU Standard Shipping
• Set product weight
• Save

9⃣ EU VAT & Shipping Tax (Important )

Carrier tax rule

Shipping → Carriers → Edit carrier

• Tax rule: VAT Europe (or your custom VAT rule)

VAT setup

International → Taxes

• Enable VAT per EU country
• Use OSS / IOSS if applicable

10⃣ Common EU Issues & Fixes

Carrier not visible?

• Product weight = 0 → set weight
• Customer country not in Europe zone
• Weight range missing
• Carrier not assigned to product

Wrong VAT?

• Check tax rule on carrier
• Check customer country VAT

11⃣ Optional EU Improvements

• Separate carriers:
  • EU Express (2–3 days)
  • EU Economy (5–10 days)
• Free shipping over €X:
  Shipping → Preferences

If you want, tell me:

• PrestaShop version (1.7 / 8.x?)
• Flat rate or weight-based?
• Which EU countries (all or selected)?

I’ll tune it perfectly for your store