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CubeCart Version 3 Documentation - Preparing to install CubeCart for the first time

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Preparing to install CubeCart for the first time

The latest CubeCart v3 release can be downloaded from the CubeCart.com Downloads page. Within the downloaded ZIP file, there are 3 main subdirectories:
  • changelog
  • upgrade
  • upload

The only directory that is relevant for first time installation is the 'uploads' directory, which contains the complete distribution.

There are two aspects to CubeCart which are important to note:
  1. The files: These are located in the 'uploads' directory. You will need to upload the contents of this directory to the directory on the webserver where you wish to have CubeCart.
  2. The database: This needs to be created before installation. Although the CubeCart installer adds the content to the database, the actual creation of the database must be done manually prior to installation. The database is not stored in the file system, therefore not accessible using your FTP software.

Uploading the files

The files can be uploaded using your FTP client software.

Decide on a suitable location for your store, ie if you want to have the store in a sub directory like this... 'http://www.mydomain.com/shop/', then you will need to upload the files to a location similar to this... 'mydomain.com/public_html/shop/'.

NOTE: Setting up your FTP software is not directly a CubeCart issue, therefore not currently covered here. However there are plans to cover this in the near future.

Creating the database

The database can be created using your hosting admin panel.

The database technology used is called 'mySQL'. Most hosting services offer this as part of their package.

If you do not have access to a hosting administration panel, then you will need to contact your hosting service provider and they can do it for you.

When the database is created, you will need to make a note of three things:
  • Database name
  • Database username
  • Database password
This information will be required for the Store Configuration stage of the installer.

Proceeding with the installation

Once the files have been uploaded, and the database has been created you can now proceed with the installation process.

Using your browser, browse to the location you have uploaded the CubeCart files to on your website... ie if you have uploaded to 'mydomain.com/public_html/shop/', then you will need to browse to 'http://www.mydomain.com/shop/'.

The installer will then start, and you will see the first page as shown at Step 1.

index » Step 1 - License Agreement >


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