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[Minu]

I am new at this.
Thank you all for your input.
Do I set up Zen Cart first on my computer then uploaded to me host, or do I upload Zen Cart to my server then work on it to fit my needs?

Thank you ALL

[stevesh]

You can do it either way, but you'll need to install PHP and MySql on your local computer (or some combo program like XAMPP) to run Zencart.

I recommend starting out with Zencart installed on a remote (hosted) server.

[Minu]

Thanks Stevesh for your answer.
I Have a website that is already published, if I upload the Zen Cart and when customers go to my website they will see the Zen Cart template, and not what I have on my website until I configure the Zen Cart and this might take at least 2 weeks since I just started to learn Zen Cart. I am working with xampp for windows. What you think with this additional information?

[Donal]

Hi
You could install zencart on a subfolder of your site eg:
www.yoursite.com/testsite, and then when you have it the way you want it move it to the root of your site, this is how I do it when upgrading or making major changes.

[Minu]

Thanks Donal;
I am using Zen Cart for windows an I configure it for Lenux as my web hosting is on GoDaddy Lenux?

[stevesh]

Zencart isn't OS specific. The same program will run on Windows or Linux servers. Donal's idea of installing Zencart in a subdirectory of your existing site is a good one. When you have it working and want to move it to the root of your site, there's a tutorial to guide you.

[Minu]

You are good people. Thank you all

[dbltoe]

I think I would read a little in the forum about GoneDaddy before using their hosting.