After installing PrestaShop, proper configuration is essential. In this guide, we cover all the basic settings to get your store ready for customers.

Accessing the Back Office

Login

1. Go to yoursite.com/admin (or renamed folder)
2. Enter email and password
3. Click Log in

Dashboard Overview

• Sales statistics
• Orders overview
• Quick access menus
• Activity feed

Store Information

General Settings

1. Go to Shop Parameters > General
2. Configure:
   • Enable store: Yes (when ready)
   • Enable SSL: Yes
   • Enable multistore: If needed

Contact Information

1. Go to Shop Parameters > Contact
2. Add store contacts:
   • Customer service
   • Webmaster
   • Custom departments

Store Details

1. Go to Shop Parameters > Store Contacts
2. Fill in:
   • Store name
   • Email addresses
   • Phone number
   • Physical address

Localization Settings

Languages

1. Go to International > Localization
2. Import language packs
3. Set default language
4. Enable/disable languages

Currencies

1. Go to International > Localization > Currencies
2. Add currencies
3. Set default currency
4. Configure exchange rates

Time Zone

1. Go to International > Localization
2. Set time zone
3. Configure date format

Tax Configuration

Tax Rules

1. Go to International > Taxes
2. Configure tax behavior:
   • Display with or without tax
   • Tax calculation method
   • Final rounding

Tax Rates

1. Go to Taxes > Tax Rules
2. Create tax rules:
   • 21% standard rate
   • 9% reduced rate
   • 0% zero rate

Assign to Products

• Link products to tax rules
• Configure per category
• Set exceptions if needed

Payment Methods

Configure Payments

1. Go to Payment > Payment Methods
2. Install needed modules:
   • PayPal
   • Stripe
   • Mollie
   • Bank transfer

Payment Restrictions

1. Go to Payment > Preferences
2. Restrict by:
   • Currency
   • Customer group
   • Country

Testing Payments

• Use sandbox/test mode
• Place test orders
• Verify payment flow

Shipping Configuration

Carriers

1. Go to Shipping > Carriers
2. Add carriers:
   • PostNL
   • DHL
   • DPD
   • Free shipping

Shipping Zones

1. Go to International > Locations > Zones
2. Configure zones:
   • Domestic
   • Europe
   • Worldwide

Shipping Costs

1. Edit carrier
2. Configure pricing:
   • By weight
   • By price
   • Flat rate
3. Free shipping threshold

Product Settings

Product Configuration

1. Go to Shop Parameters > Product Settings
2. Configure:
   • Products per page
   • Default sort order
   • Stock management
   • Allow ordering out of stock

Attributes

1. Go to Catalog > Attributes & Features
2. Create attributes:
   • Size
   • Color
   • Material

Features

1. Go to Catalog > Attributes & Features > Features
2. Add product features:
   • Brand
   • Composition
   • Properties

Customer Settings

Customer Configuration

1. Go to Shop Parameters > Customer Settings
2. Configure:
   • Registration process
   • Guest checkout
   • Address format
   • Groups

Privacy Settings

1. Configure GDPR compliance
2. Set data retention
3. Enable consent forms

SEO Settings

Meta Information

1. Go to Shop Parameters > Traffic & SEO
2. Configure:
   • Default meta title
   • Meta description
   • URL structure

Friendly URLs

1. Enable friendly URLs
2. Set URL formats
3. Configure redirects

Email Configuration

SMTP Settings

1. Go to Advanced Parameters > Email
2. Configure SMTP:
   • Server address
   • Port
   • Authentication
   • Encryption

Email Templates

1. Go to Design > Email Theme
2. Customize templates
3. Test email sending

Order Settings

Order Configuration

1. Go to Shop Parameters > Order Settings
2. Configure:
   • Order process (steps)
   • Terms of service
   • Gift options
   • Minimum purchase

Order Statuses

1. Go to Shop Parameters > Order Settings > Statuses
2. Customize statuses:
   • Awaiting payment
   • Processing
   • Shipped
   • Delivered

Launch Checklist

Before going live:

• Store information complete
• Taxes configured correctly
• Payment methods tested
• Shipping rates set
• Products added
• Emails working
• SSL enabled
• Legal pages created
• Test order placed

Need Help?

We are here for you! If you run into any issues or have questions, our support team is happy to help you personally. Send us a message through the ticket system - we usually respond within a few hours and are happy to assist you.