Install LiteShoper Core

Requirements

• PHP 8.0+ with mysqli, zip, json, openssl
• MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+
• Apache with mod_rewrite (or nginx equivalent)
• Writable folders: uploads/, storage/

Download

Get the latest core ZIP from the homepage or /download/core. The version label on the download page matches version.php inside the package.

Installation steps

1. Extract the ZIP to your document root (e.g. public_html or htdocs/mysite).
2. Set folder permissions to 755 and files to 644 (see install-help.html if the installer shows a blank page).
3. Visit https://your-domain.com/install.php in your browser.
4. Enter database host, name, user, and password.
5. Create your admin username, email, and password.
6. After success, log in to /admin.

After installation

• Core runs database migrations automatically on first request.
• When you apply a core update later via System → Updates, install.php is removed automatically for security.
• Configure your store URL in config.php if behind a reverse proxy or CDN.

Troubleshooting

• Blank installer — fix file permissions; open fix-perms.php then retry install.php.
• Database error — confirm MySQL user has CREATE/ALTER rights for migrations.
• 404 on pages — enable mod_rewrite and allow .htaccess.