Hey all!
How can I install Zen cart in a sub-domain. Tried it a few times, but unable to finish the installation's last step to pen Admin Page.
Anthony
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Hey all!
How can I install Zen cart in a sub-domain. Tried it a few times, but unable to finish the installation's last step to pen Admin Page.
Anthony
Might be something in here that will help. https://www.zen-cart.com/showthread....-After-Install
If I understood your question well, the answer is simple.
You make a subdirectory in your server and acts like it is the main domain.
Let's say you have a domain of www.yourdomain.com and you want a new zen cart site
on a sub directory so you make a directory such as www.yourdomain.com/gunni and install
there Zen Cart. The url will be www.yourdomain.com/gunni.
After the installation you can type in your browser www.yourdomain.com/gunni and you will
get your new Zen Cart installation.
If you go to www.yourdomain.com you should get your other website on that url which is the main
root in your server and they both could work parallel together.
If you would like in the future that www.yourdomain.com/gunni will be redirected from www.yourdomain.com
without anyone to know about it you can make it in few ways.
My hosting company has a simple option to "point" a domain to subdirectory so it is a simple thing to do.
While you work on your test subdirectory site, do not work that crawlers can crawl it so you need to hide it
from them...
I must have misunderstood his question. I thought he wanted it on a sub-domain www.store.yourdomain.com not a directory.Quote:
Originally Posted by gunni
The problem stated was with opening the "Admin" section after installation and in some cases, that has been linked to the htaccess file.
It would be nice to get more information on the subject for a better assessment of the situation.
Anthony, recommended procedures are available at https://www.zen-cart.com/entry.php?3...d-of-upgrading
Sub-directory is much easier than sub-domain.
I created a new sub-domain to create a new site. Now when I installed another Zen Cart in that sub-domain (which is a folder in the root) and type in the url to add database, password, etc I am receiving a 'page not found'.
Anthony
I posted more details below. Sorry, I thought I was replying to your thread directly.
Thanks, I'm not having problems logging into the Admin, but creating the admin, adding database info, etc
Anthony
Sounds like you're jumping on your horse and riding madly off in all directions.
It's a subdomain but it's in a folder.
You can login to admin but you can't create it.
You can't create the database that is used to allow you to log in to the admin
Can you see how we might be confused as to what the problem is?
The big question is whether or not you even looked at the link I posted.
Mark Twain might have said, "The longest way to anywhere is a shortcut."
Before trying to see if the issue is ZC related or not, should see if the sub-domain is working properly. Ie. Place a file in the root of what would be your sub-domain, then attempt to access it as you would if trying to get to the file off of the sub-domain (not the sub-directory off of the root).Quote:
Originally Posted by AnthonyEnnis
If that checks out ok, then consider installing ZC into the sub-domain part. Some of the issues may be related to how the host is either looking for or has found an index related file before/without finding the ZC file(s) or, or, or...
I have read your link that you've posted. The link deals with "upgrading" which I am not doing. I simply want to create a location on my site (ie: www.UPDATING.mysite.com or www.mysite.com.UPDATING; where as "UPDATING" (sub-domain or other) is the location I want to install another Zen Cart and work on a new template and other modules/plug-ins.
After saying that, I assume this is the procedure from your link?
"How do I do an upgrade and still keep my live store running in the meantime?"
"b) build your new store in a temporary location"
I'm pretty new to Zen Cart, this is a learning stage for me.
Anthony
I have read your link that you've posted. The link deals with "upgrading" which I am not doing. I simply want to create a location on my site (ie: www.UPDATING.mysite.com or www.mysite.com.UPDATING; where as "UPDATING" (sub-domain or other) is the location I want to install another Zen Cart and work on a new template and other modules/plug-ins.
After saying that, I assume this is the procedure from your link?
"How do I do an upgrade and still keep my live store running in the meantime?"
"b) build your new store in a temporary location"
I'm pretty new to Zen Cart, this is a learning stage for me.
Anthony
I have read your link that you've posted. The link deals with "upgrading" which I am not doing. I simply want to create a location on my site (ie: www.UPDATING.mysite.com or www.mysite.com.UPDATING; where as "UPDATING" (sub-domain or other) is the location I want to install another Zen Cart and work on a new template and other modules/plug-ins.Quote:
Originally Posted by dbltoe
After saying that, I assume this is the procedure from your link?
"How do I do an upgrade and still keep my live store running in the meantime?"
"b) build your new store in a temporary location"
I'm pretty new to Zen Cart, this is a learning stage for me.
Anthony
Create a directory off of your main site i.e www.yourwebsite.com/new_directoryQuote:
Originally Posted by AnthonyEnnis
Add zen cart to New_directory
follow the directions from https://www.zen-cart.com/content.php...stall-zen-cart
Didn't get to edit in time.Quote:
Originally Posted by answer=42
Create a directory off of your main site i.e www.yourwebsite.com/new_directory
Add zen cart to New_directory
After you have installed ZC to www.yourwebsite.com/new_directory, type in www.yourwebsite.com/new_directory in the URL and
follow the directions.
The thing with Zen Cart is that it can be a harrowing experience for both the newbie and the pro coder. Ironically, it's generally for the same reason -- failure to look at the instructions. The newbie jumps in no knowing or caring how deep. The pro says, "I can do that." and quickly finds that ZC does things just a little bit differently.Quote:
I have read your link that you've posted. The link deals with "upgrading" which I am not doing. I simply want to create a location on my site (ie: www.UPDATING.mysite.comor www.mysite.com.UPDATING; where as "UPDATING" (sub-domain or other) is the location I want to install another Zen Cart and work on a new template and other modules/plug-ins.
After saying that, I assume this is the procedure from your link?
"How do I do an upgrade and still keep my live store running in the meantime?"
"b) build your new store in a temporary location"
I'm pretty new to Zen Cart, this is a learning stage for me.
Anthony
The reason I (and others here) will point you to that link is that you can use that method to play to your heart's content without having to worry about properly setting up a sub-domain, making sure you can test ssl, etc. Just need a separate database and you're off.
While some of the links you're sent to during your time here may not seem to fit, it's always a good idea to read through it all. Time well spent.
The forum will be here to help.
Thanks, I think I've figured it out, creating as I reply. I really do appreciate all the responses and assistance. I do have 1001 questions to ask, all in time ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by dbltoe
Anthony