GDPR Compliance in PrestaShop 1.7 Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance is important for all websites storing customer information. Below we cover how to improve GDPR compliance with the Official GDPR Compliance by PrestaShop module. Configure GDPR Compliance Log into PrestaShop. Select Modules & Services under Modules. Select Selection from the top and search “GDPR“. Press Install under Official GDPR Read More >
Connect PrestaShop with Clicky Analytics Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor After registering a Clicky Analytics account, PrestaShop 1.7 users can integrate Clicky with a free module available at prestatoolbox.com. Below we cover how to integrate Clicky with the free GetClicky module. Connect Clicky Analytics Download the GetClicky module at prestatoolbox.com. Log into PrestaShop. On the left, Select Modules & Services under Modules. Select Upload a Read More >
PrestaShop 1.7 Caching Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor After making big changes in your PrestaShop 1.7 store, you may want to ensure customers see them immediately. Configuring your caching settings can also improve the performance of your website. Below we cover how to clear the PrestaShop cache manually and configure caching settings. Clear Cache Caching Clear your Cache Log into PrestaShop. Read More >
Configure PrestaShop 1.7 Contact form Module Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor A great advantage to using a content management system like PrestaShop is that you don’t have to hand-write a PHP contact form. Below we cover how to configure PrestaShop 1.7 built-in module Contact form and add contacts. Edit Contacts Configure Add and Edit Contacts Login PrestaShop. Under Shop Parameters, press Contact. To add a new Read More >
View PHP settings in PrestaShop 1.7 Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Although it doesn’t show as much information as a phpinfo page, your PrestaShop 1.7 dashboard can view important settings applied to the site. Below we cover how to view PHP settings in PrestaShop 1.7. View PHP Settings Login PrestaShop. On the left, press Advanced Parameters and Information. Here you can view configuration information related to Read More >
Change the Time Zone in PrestaShop 1.7 Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor It’s important to ensure your PrestaShop store matches the timezone of your headquarters. Though you can set this within the php.ini file, below we show you how to set the time zone in your PrestaShop settings for reassurance. Change your PrestaShop 1.7 Time Zone Login PrestaShop. On the left, select International and Localization. In the Read More >
Upgrade Modules in PrestaShop 1.7 Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Ensuring your website is up to date is an important part of security. Below we cover how to upgrade your PrestaShop modules. Login Prestashop. Select Modules & Services from the left. Select Upgrade beside an individual module or Upgrade All. To learn more about improving your Prestashop website, check our Prestashop Education channel and our Read More >
Edit a Page in PrestaShop 1.7 Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In PrestaShop 1.7, pages such as contact, about, and Terms of Conditions are called information pages. Below we cover how to edit and add pages in PrestaShop 1.7. Edit a Page Add New Page Edit a Page Login PrestaShop. Select Design, then Pages. Select Edit to the right of a page. Edit the title, description, Read More >
Force HTTPS in PrestaShop 1.7 Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor PrestaShop 1.7 allows you to force usage of a SSL certificate (HTTPS) in your admin dashboard by default. Below we cover how to force HTTPS on checkout pages or all pages. If you need to need a SSL certificate, please see our guide covering the difference between free and paid SSL certificates before installing FreeSSL Read More >
Change Product Image Alt Text in Prestashop 1.7 Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor In PrestaShop 1.7 you can change the alt text for product images in the admin dashboard by default. For review, proper alt attributes in images help screen-reader users understand the function or description of the image. Although you could do this by editing code or with an module, below we cover changing the image caption Read More >
Change your Favicon in PrestaShop 1.7 Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor A favicon is the 16×16 icon beside the website title in your browser tab. Although many content management systems (CMS) require you install a plugin or upload the favicon file manually, PrestaShop allows you to do so from your admin dashboard by default. You can use our free favicon generator tool or an online service Read More >
How to Change the Admin Password in PrestaShop Updated on December 9, 2020 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Deprecated Settings File There are multiple ways to reset the admin password for PrestaShop. One particular method described in our article “How to Reset the PrestaShop Administrator Password” is no longer feasible if you are running version 1.7. This is due to the fact that PrestaShop has deprecated the config/settings.inc.php file. This file was necessary Read More >
Finding your Version Information in PrestaShop 1.6 Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor If you are troubleshooting a problem or planning modifications for your PrestaShop 1.6 installation, then you should know your version information. Luckily, finding the version and server information is a simple task. This tutorial walks you through finding the version that you are using. Finding Your Version in the PrestaShop Back Office PrestaShop has several Read More >
Create Combinations Manually in PrestaShop 1.6 Administrator Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor Products are often sold in variations called product combinations. These combinations do not physically change the product, but allow you to sell it in different sizes, colors, etc. The following tutorial walks you through the steps of manually creating combinations in the PrestaShop Administrator interface. Login to the PrestaShop Administrator Dashboard. Hover over Catalog in Read More >
Display categories in the left panel in PrestaShop 1.6 Updated on March 31, 2022 by Scott Mitchell Left-hand navigation is fairly standard across the web. Because of this, many visitors will look to the left hand panel of your store for category lists and other information. This quick article will assist you in presenting category information on the left hand panel using the PrestaShop 1.6 default theme. This way you can make Read More >
Resetting your admin password in PrestaShop 1.6 Updated on July 14, 2020 by Scott Mitchell If you happen to forget your admin password (you know, the one that you made so complex no one including yourself can remember it?) never fear! PrestaShop has an easy way to reset it so you can access your admin dashboard once again. How to reset your admin password Visit your PrestaShop admin dashboard login Read More >
PrestaShop 1.6 logo size questions Updated on October 9, 2020 by Scott Mitchell After installing your PrestaShop 1.6 store, you naturally want to begin working on customizing your store. One of the first things most people do is to upload their own logo so that it displays in the header of the store. We have had some questions about the logo and what sizes are allowed when uploading Read More >
Disabling all overrides in PrestaShop 1.6 Updated on October 9, 2020 by Scott Mitchell When you run into errors or malfunctions for your store you may want to https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/prestashop/login-prestashop-dashboard/debug the application. This allows you to track down any offending code and fix it. PrestaShop 1.6 has some new features you can use to help you debug your store. One of these features is to disable all overrides. PrestaShop’s object Read More >
How to enable error reporting in PrestaShop 1.6 Updated on October 9, 2020 by Scott Mitchell Once you have installed your PrestaShop 1.6 store and began working with it, you will inevitably come upon errors from time to time. Although the developers do their best to code error checking and error messages into the code, some errors are not code related. These other errors may be due to server settings or Read More >
Fix: Missing Products in UPS Module Settings for PrestaShop Updated on August 16, 2021 by Scott Mitchell In this tutorial: What is the error? What causes it? How to fix it UPS is one of the most recognized names in the shipping industry. They are also a very common choice when shipping products to your customers. PrestaShop has modules for UPS so that you can use them for your shipping needs. There Read More >