Zen Cart Support

2.2.2 Database Tables

jodean — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:51:38 GMT

Were there any changes to any tables from 2.1.0?

Zen Cart 2.2.2 Released

swguy — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:33:44 GMT

Release Notes:
https://docs.zen-cart.com/release/whatsnew_2.2.0/

Changed Files:
https://docs.zen-cart.com/release/changed_files-v2-2-0/

The build can be pulled from
https://github.com/zencart/zencart/releases/tag/v2.2.2

Known Bugs:
https://www.zen-cart.com/showthread....-bugs-in-2-2-x

Release Specific Upgrade Considerations:
https://docs.zen-cart.com/user/upgra.../#zen-cart-220

FAQ:
Q: "How should I upgrade?"
Answer: Follow the instructions in the documentation here: https://docs.zen-cart.com/user/upgrading/

Q: "When will plugins be ready?"
Answer: Plugins that were updated for 2.0 and 2.1 will likely work in 2.2.2. Plugins that were not will need significant changes to work under PHP 8.2. Follow the plugin's support thread for more information.

Q: "When should I upgrade?"
Answer: An upgrade should be something you plan out, as your customizations may need to be re-integrated into the changed files. We recommend that you set some time on your calendar for doing your upgrade when your website or business is the least busy. But if you are still using PHP 7.4, you should prioritize upgrading before your site breaks due to hoster changes.

another upgrade issue (not seeing upload button)

chadlly2003 — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:34:17 GMT

Upgrade issue from 2.1.0 to 2.2.1

I did an upgrade on my local site which is the same thing on the live server with no problems.

When I try and do the upgrade on my live server there is no upgrade button. I know the connection to the database is working and the dB prefix is fine.
What would cause this issue. If someone could lead me in the right direction i would appreciate it.

I never had this issue before and I have done a lot of upgrades in the past. Is there something i am missing

"Problems with session support" error on new install on VPS

starrysky — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:43:09 GMT

I have a Zencart version from a very long time ago (version 1.5.0, 1.5.1, and 1.3.8a all had the same functionality and version), and I was previously able to operate it, albeit without actual purchasing functions (just as a store display that one could email or call if interested), on a shared hosting service with CloudLinux, with no issues. All of the carts of these versions had an htaccess handler to allow them to call php version 5.6 and use that, and it was working without incident. I was recently required to move to a new VPS server by the provider, which is running AlmaLinux 9. I have cPanel installed and WHM, along with EasyApache and Cloudlinux.

The cart version (there are several that don't work) is 1.5.0 and 1.5.1, with another that is 1.3.8a. The one I have been focusing on trying to repair first was 1.5.0. When I change the version of php to 5.6, and use Cgi (instead of PHP-FPM), the website brings up a 500 error. I tried multiple troubleshooting steps, including resetting the php engine and the apache engine, none of which worked.

So, instead I installed a brand new, up to date zencart version 2.2.1 installation on the same server running AlmaLinux, cpanel, WHM. I installed it using ftp to put it on the server. I activated php version 8.2 with PHP-FPM activated as well. I pointed the domain name that had previously been on the ZC 1.5.0 version to this new folder with the fresh install.

When I visit the site, it does go to the installation page, but when I click on �Click here� to run the installer, the first error that comes up, in red and preventing further progress, is Problems with session support

I have tried activating and deactivating php-fpm on the server. I have reinstalled php 8.2. I have restarted php and apache. Nothing seems to work. I want to mention that Wordpress sites, of the latest version, are working fine on this exact same server using this exact version of PHP (8.2 with fpm), so the php version and all associated plugins that are needed for that software is working. Perhaps there is some extension that is needed for Zencart, and most of the extensions that should be needed for zen cart appear to be installed and functioning. This server is using for SQL 10.11.16-MariaDB, Apache version 2.4.66, and php versoin 8.2.

Still, it doesn't allow me to install it. Once I am able to complete the install, I should be then be able to pull in the old database and upgrade it, and have a functioning cart again. But I cannot get to that point, as I am stuck before installing, and there is not yet a configure file in the includes or admin includes, since they haven't been created yet. If you can help with what possible issues might be, whether it is fixable through cpanel or some other method, that would be great. As I said, I am attempting to install the very latest version (2.2.1), and cannot get it to work.

Also, since I was not able to get this to work, and it does go to the installation page, I have renamed the folder for the website itself, so it will just go to a error 500 as of this moment. See the attached screenshotof the full message on the error page that comes up after clicking "click here" on the installation page. Thank you.

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zencart 2.2.1 upgrade - contact page

chadlly2003 — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:49:27 GMT

I am testing zencart 2.2.1. On the contact page there is a value of 'main_page' in the contactname field. Not sure where that value is coming from?

Code:

v151 main index page

kevinc66 — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:08:11 GMT

Hello,

Its been ages since i login my website files. trying to find my index file, need to insert a code in the body of my main index. Hope anyone can help. Thank you

v210 Mod to Order.php to generate additional data elements in Order Products Table

Mel Stanley — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:26:47 GMT

Is there a override or a customization that will allow the creation of a couple of data elements in order.php that will be written to the Order Products table? In past Zencart versions, PHP code was added to order.php to generate a serial number for downloadable PC software. A small software mod was also made to tpl_checkout_ success to include the generated serial number in an email to the purchaser. I would rather not be adding PHP code if a higher-level alternative is available.

out of stock products not being marked disabled

lsde — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:30:02 GMT

ZC 2.2.1, PHP 8.5 OPC 2.6 and POSM 6.1

Want to have products marked disabled when all variants are sold out so they do not show on product page. Have "Products status in Catalog when out of stock set to "0"
When we were using SBA in 158a it was able to mark products disabled when sold out therefore not showing up on product page.

Is there a way to do this while using POSM?

Thanks, Randy

v210 Next Step after new Install with Demo Data

Mel Stanley — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:20:29 GMT

Using Zencart 2.2.1, PHP 8.4, phpMyAdmin 1.5.3, and an empty database, I did a new install with no issues on my Wamp server. I chose to update to 2.2.1 rather than doing an intermediate update to 1.5.8. Next step of course is to bring the database from my version 1.57d, PHP 7.4, phpMyAdmin 1.5.2 into this new build. I am confused as to the steps necessary: Do I use the existing 1.57d database with no mods, or do I import the tables from the existing 1.57d database into the database that was created with this new build? I�m a SQL novice, and if the choice is to use the database from the new build, how does one go about removing the demo data along with any tables that won�t be used with my live data?
Thanks in advance

Shipstation issue on 2.2.1 upgrade

lsde — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:36:35 GMT

2.2.1
php 8.5

Receiving this error log when trying to import orders into shipstation:

[31-Mar-2026 22:24:34 UTC] Request URI: /shipstation_zc.php?SS-UserName=s&SS-Password=S&action=export&start_date=03%2f31%2f2026+06%3a18&end_date=04%2f01%2f20 26+15%3a24&page=1, IP address: 35, Language id 1
#0 /shipstation_zc.php(119): zen_debug_error_handler()
--> PHP Warning: Undefined array key "orders_id" in /shipstation_zc.php on line 119.

We are using the shipstation_zc.php from shipstation. We have 2 orders that should be imported into shipstation that are not. Shipstation just reports no orders to import. Tried using the zen cart version of shipstation_zc.php and orders were not imported either.

Any ideas what the problem might be?

Thanks, Randy

v210 Remove Delivery Address and Shipping Method from Web Confirmation One Page Checkout

abcschooldr — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:31:24 GMT

I have been at this for a while. I have a clean email without Delivery Address and Shipping Method, but I can't figure out how to remove these sections from the Web confirmation in one-page-checkout.
I sell online courses. I don't send anything out, and I feel that these sections will make the student wait for hard-copy materials that won't come.
I click on, 'Yes, Skip Shipping Address' and 'free shipping' in the product information. I have worked with header_php.php and header_php_guest.php and tpl_checkout_confirmation_default.php. AI thinks I should work with tpl_checkout_success_default.php. Can someone direct me to the correct file?

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GDPR/DSAR manager support thread

wilt — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:10:19 GMT

GDPR / DSAR Manager is a Zen Cart plugin that adds customer-facing privacy request handling for data exports and data erasure/anonymization.

https://www.zen-cart.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=2435

Developer Update

swguy — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:03:51 GMT

If you're a developer, please be sure you are aware of our post-release branching strategy:

https://github.com/zencart/zencart/discussions/7550

POSM to not show out of stock items on product page

lsde — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:34:28 GMT

Upgrading to 2.2.1 and trying to have POSM not show out of stock items on product page when using the dropdown menu for product selection. It currently displays all product variants whether in stock or out of stock.

Zen cart 2.2.1
PHP 8.4

Thanks in advance for any ideas.
Randy

Zen Cart 2.2.1 Released!

swguy — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:55:45 GMT

Release Notes:
https://docs.zen-cart.com/release/whatsnew_2.2.0/

Changed Files:
https://docs.zen-cart.com/release/changed_files-v2-2-0/

The build can be pulled from
https://github.com/zencart/zencart/releases/tag/v2.2.1

Known Bugs:
https://www.zen-cart.com/showthread....-bugs-in-2-2-x

Release Specific Upgrade Considerations:
https://docs.zen-cart.com/user/upgra.../#zen-cart-220

FAQ:
Q: "How should I upgrade?"
Answer: Follow the instructions in the documentation here: https://docs.zen-cart.com/user/upgrading/

Q: "When will plugins be ready?"
Answer: Plugins that were updated for 2.0 and 2.1 will likely work in 2.2.1. Plugins that were not will need significant changes to work under PHP 8.2. Follow the plugin's support thread for more information.

Q: "When should I upgrade?"
Answer: An upgrade should be something you plan out, as your customizations may need to be re-integrated into the changed files. We recommend that you set some time on your calendar for doing your upgrade when your website or business is the least busy. But if you are still using PHP 7.4, you should prioritize upgrading before your site breaks due to hoster changes.