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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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PrestaShop
Application1024MB+ RAM
Open-source e-commerce platform for online stores
ecommercestorephp
Deploy PrestaShop in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select PrestaShop
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy PrestaShop on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the PrestaShop template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted open-source commerce storefront with MySQL on your VPS, then verify the store homepage in a browser.
About 7 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for PrestaShop
Use the template picker search to find PrestaShop in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the PrestaShop template
Choose the PrestaShop template. Server Compass fills the PrestaShop image, MySQL service, persistent storage, database settings, shop domain, admin folder, and required secret values.
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Step 5Review the PrestaShop settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named prestashop-demo and used host port 8080.
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Step 6Deploy PrestaShop
Review the generated environment values, keep the database password masked, confirm the port is available, and click Deploy Now.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the PrestaShop and MySQL images, runs the automatic install, starts the containers, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm PrestaShop is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the PrestaShop app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open PrestaShop in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The PrestaShop storefront confirms the automatic install completed and the store is reachable.
After PrestaShop Opens
- Sign in through the generated admin folder using the admin email and password from the template settings.
- Keep the database password masked in screenshots and docs.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before accepting real customer traffic.
- Update shop identity, payment, tax, shipping, and email settings before launch.
- Back up both the PrestaShop application volume and the MySQL data volume before storing production catalog or order data.
Verified Result
The PrestaShop storefront loaded successfully in a browser.
PrestaShop deployment questions
What does the PrestaShop template deploy?
It deploys PrestaShop 8.1 with MySQL 8.0, persistent application storage, automatic installation, and a generated admin folder.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 8080, which maps to the PrestaShop web server on container port 80.
Why does the guide open the storefront instead of completing checkout?
The tutorial verifies the clean first-run storefront because checkout, payment, tax, and shipping settings should be configured for the real store before taking orders.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the PrestaShop template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Command Line Setup
Install PrestaShop Manually
Set up PrestaShop yourself using Docker Compose and the command line.
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Log into Your Server
Access your server's command line by opening a terminal and running the SSH command below.
terminal
# SSH into your server
ssh root@your-server-ip
# Using a custom SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa root@your-server-ipFirst time? Need Docker? Install it: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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Prepare the Install Location
Set up the folder structure for your Docker deployment.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/prestashop
cd ~/apps/prestashop3
Create docker-compose.yml
Set up your Docker Compose file with this configuration:
docker-compose.yml
services:
prestashop:
image: prestashop/prestashop:8.1
ports:
- "8080:80"
environment:
- DB_SERVER=db
- DB_NAME=prestashop
- DB_USER=prestashop
- DB_PASSWD=<your-db-password>
- PS_DOMAIN=<your-ps-domain>
- PS_ENABLE_SSL=0
- APACHE_SERVERNAME=localhost
- PS_INSTALL_AUTO=1
- PS_ERASE_INSTALL=1
- PS_FOLDER_ADMIN=admin-panel
- [email protected]
- ADMIN_PASSWD=<your-admin-password>
volumes:
- prestashop_data:/var/www/html
- ./prestashop-post-install.sh:/tmp/post-install.sh
restart: unless-stopped
depends_on:
db:
condition: service_healthy
db:
image: mysql:8.0
command: --default-authentication-plugin=mysql_native_password --character-set-server=utf8 --collation-server=utf8_general_ci
environment:
- MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=<your-db-root-password>
- MYSQL_DATABASE=prestashop
- MYSQL_USER=prestashop
- MYSQL_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
volumes:
- db_data:/var/lib/mysql
restart: unless-stopped
healthcheck:
test: ["CMD-SHELL", "mysqladmin ping -h localhost -u root -p$$MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD || exit 1"]
interval: 10s
timeout: 5s
retries: 5
start_period: 30s
volumes:
prestashop_data:
db_data:
Configuration Options
PORTHost port to expose(default: 8080)PS_DOMAINShop domain (e.g., shop.example.com or IP:PORT)ADMIN_PASSWORDAdmin passwordPS_FOLDER_ADMINAdmin panel URL path(default: admin-panel)DB_NAMEDatabase name(default: prestashop)4
Run the Deployment
Start all services defined in your compose file.
terminal
# Start the containers in detached mode
docker compose up -d
# Check if containers are running
docker compose ps
# View logs
docker compose logs -f5
Configure Network Access
Open the port so you can access the application externally.
terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8080Skip the Terminal
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No terminal needed. Deploy PrestaShop through a visual dashboard with automatic configuration.
- Visual configuration UI
- One-click deployment
- Automatic SSL setup
- Zero-downtime updates
- Built-in monitoring
- One-click rollbacks
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After Deployment
After deploying PrestaShop with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Wait 1-2 minutes for auto-install to complete
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Visit your store
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Access admin panel
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Log in with the admin email and password you configured
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
PrestaShop FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting PrestaShop
How do I deploy PrestaShop with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select PrestaShop from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.
What are the system requirements for PrestaShop?
PrestaShop requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing PrestaShop data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard PrestaShop backup and restore procedures.
How do I update PrestaShop to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest PrestaShop image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is PrestaShop free to self-host?
PrestaShop is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.
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