How to Install osCommerce from Fantastico

If you've never installed osCommerce from Fantastico before it could be a little bit tricky. Save both time and energy in following the step by step video tutorial below. In a matter of no time at all you'll know everything that is required for installation. To follow this tutorial the best way possible the Fantastico application needs to be launched.

Follow these steps for successful installation

  1. Click the "osCommerce" link.
  2. Click the "New Installation" link.
  3. Type the name of the directory you want to install or leave the field blank for installation in the root directory.
  4. Enter an admin username and password.
  5. Enter the shop name, owner's name, email sender address, admin email address and click the "Install OS Commerce" button when ready.
  6. Click the "Finish installation" button. That's it!
  7. You're now ready to login to osCommerce using the admin username and password you assigned during the installation.

More about osCommerce

osCommerce is a popular free open source e-commerce solution/software which allows for quick and easy setup. Any web server that has MySQL and PHP installed can take advantage of this online store-management software program. osCommerce matches the most common needs of an online business and avoids the pitfalls of providing too much functionalities - which will require a much more complex completion.

Some of the key features are; it's compatible with all major web browsers, database backup and restore, secure transactions with SSL, support for dynamic images and real-time shipping quote integration with UPS. You will basically get everything you need to setup an online shop.