How to install extensions

[Meadsy123]

I am relatively new to magento, I have installed magento 2 with composer now I wish to install extensions and themes. How do I go about doing this.

[Red4]

It looks like it's a big secret how to install extensions in Magento 2

Nobody answers to any question about how to install an extension. I tried the various ways i found on the internet but they all fail and end up in an error 500 or a non functioning magento website.

[Amasty]

Hi!

Here is an installation guide https://amasty.com/media/user_guides/installation_guide_for_magento_2.pdf

It's relevant to our Magento 2 extensions but in general it can give you an overview of how M2 extensions are installed. We are going to write a post about it on our blog soon.

[Dmitry_Fedyuk]

How to install a Magento 2 extension from a Git repository: https://mage2.pro/t/25

[rambalak]

in the first time i have also facing problem, i was confuse that  how i will be install magento but it very easy to install guys...

1) first you need hosting panel

2)install magento version from magento website

3)create a database

4)click websitelink/admin

5) fill up all your database details

6) you can do it

[Rosiii]

It seems to me that you are having difficulty in installing extension so that from my own experience, I want to offer you a very useful method to deal with your problem. Spend just a few minutes watching the below video and then you clearly understand:

How To Install Megamenu & Set Up Sample Data Fast - Magento 2 Extension installation

[cherrysmith]

There are two most popular ways to install extension in Magento 2. The first one is to use COMMAND LINE and the send one is to install manually.

Option 1: Magento 2 install extension using COMMAND LINE (Recommended)

Your magento 2 extensions can be installed in a few minutes by going through these following steps

Step 1: Download/purchase the extension

Step 2: Unzip the file in a temporary directory

Step 3: Upload it to your Magento installation root directory

Step 4: Disable the cache under System­ >> Cache Management

Step 5: Enter the following at the command line:

php ­f bin/magento setup:upgrade

Step 6: After opening Stores­ >>Configuration >­>Advanced >­> Advanced, the module will be shown in the admin panel

Option 2. Magento 2 install extension manually

Step 1: Download/purchase the extension

Step 2: Unzip the file in a temporary directory

Step 3: Upload it to your Magento installation root directory

Step 4: Disable the cache under System­ >> Cache Management

Edit app/etc/config.php file and three line code:

‘Ves_All’ => 1,

‘Ves_Megamenu’ => 1,

‘Ves_Setup’ => 1,

Magento 2 Install Extension using command line

Step 5: Disable the cache under System >­> Cache Management

Step 6 : After opening Stores ­>> Configuration­ >> Advanced­ >> Advanced, the module will be shown in the admin panel.

>> UPGRADING DATABASE

If you need to upgrade the database, run the following command line:

php ­f bin/magento setup:db­schema:upgrade

[goody2shoes]

You and me both

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