LiteCart is a lightweight e-commerce platform that makes setting up your online store a breeze. Developed using PHP, HTML5, and CSS3, it’s perfect for online merchants looking for a seamless way to sell their products. In this article, we’ll walk you through the installation process step-by-step, offering helpful tips along the way.

Before You Begin

Before diving into the installation process, you need to ensure that you have the following:

• An Apache2 web server running PHP 5.6 or higher (the latest stable PHP release is recommended for best performance).
• A MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB database.

If web technology isn’t your strong suit, we recommend enlisting the help of a friend or a colleague who is familiar with managing websites.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Install LiteCart

Follow these simple steps to get LiteCart up and running:

1. Connect to your web host: Use your favorite FTP software to connect to your web host.
2. Transfer Files: Upload the contents of the public_html folder from the LiteCart archive to your website root directory. Make sure to transfer only the contents and not the folder itself. This could look something like:
   • var/www/home/username/public_html
   • C:\xampp\htdocs

   If you’re unsure where your web root folder is, consult your web host.

3. Open Installation Page: In your web browser, navigate to the URL of your website followed by the subfolder install. If LiteCart is in a subfolder, your URL should look like: http://www.mysite.com/litecart/install.
4. Follow the Installation Instructions: Read the prompts and fill in your database details, region, and other necessary information. Once you are ready, click the Install button.

If everything goes smoothly, you should see a confirmation that LiteCart has been successfully installed!

What’s Next? Getting Started with Your Store

To kickstart your online store and implement best practices, check out the step list on LiteCart’s website.

Customizing Your Store’s Look

If you want to adapt the look of your online store, navigate to the ~includes/templates/default.catalog folder where you’ll find editable HTML content and CSS files. For those who prefer working with LESS instead of CSS, you’ll need a LESS compiler. We recommend downloading the Developer Kit, which includes a preconfigured LESS compiler and JavaScript minimizer. You can also refer to our wiki article on How to Create a Template for more guidance.

Troubleshooting

While installing LiteCart, you may encounter some common issues. Here are a few troubleshooting tips:

• Connection Issues: If you cannot connect to your web host via FTP, double-check your login credentials and ensure that your server is online.
• Database Errors: Ensure that you have created a database and that your database credentials are correct during the installation setup.
• Installation Doesn’t Load: Verify that you have uploaded files to the correct directory and that your URL points to the right path.

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