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How to install extensions

How to install extensions

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.

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Re: How to install extensions

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.

 

Re: How to install extensions

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.

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Re: How to install extensions

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

Re: How to install extensions

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

 

Re: How to install extensions

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

 

 

Re: How to install extensions

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

 

 

 

Re: How to install extensions

You and me both