# Installation / Getting Started (EN)

**URL:** https://forum.shopware.com/c/shopware-6-english/installation-getting-started-en/40.md

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## [Packages.shopware.com issue](https://forum.shopware.com/t/packages-shopware-com-issue/108717)

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**Author:** [@Medina](https://forum.shopware.com/u/Medina)\
**Antworten:** 2\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [6. März 2026 um 13:20 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/packages-shopware-com-issue/108717 "2026-03-06T13:20:02Z")

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The “https://packages.shopware.com/packages.json” file could not be downloaded (HTTP/2 500 ) on composer update

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## [Google Merchant Center Feed](https://forum.shopware.com/t/google-merchant-center-feed/108096)

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**Author:** [@hetjachtveld](https://forum.shopware.com/u/hetjachtveld)\
**Antworten:** 1\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [27. Oktober 2025 um 17:50 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/google-merchant-center-feed/108096 "2025-10-27T17:50:24Z")

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Hello, I am completely new to Shopware. I have to take over the management of a Shopware website and am encountering various problems. One of these is creating a feed for Google Merchant Centre. Where and how can I do…

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## [Shipping cost not showing on checkout](https://forum.shopware.com/t/shipping-cost-not-showing-on-checkout/107170)

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**Author:** [@hetjachtveld](https://forum.shopware.com/u/hetjachtveld)\
**Antworten:** 1\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [9. Mai 2025 um 11:19 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/shipping-cost-not-showing-on-checkout/107170 "2025-05-09T11:19:00Z")

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I have set shipping costs. You can select these during checkout. They are also calculated, but I don’t see them appear in the shopping cart.

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## [Best practices for users when deploying Shopware 6](https://forum.shopware.com/t/best-practices-for-users-when-deploying-shopware-6/107150)

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**Author:** [@wienhoefer](https://forum.shopware.com/u/wienhoefer)\
**Antworten:** 4\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [8. Mai 2025 um 10:36 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/best-practices-for-users-when-deploying-shopware-6/107150 "2025-05-08T10:36:00Z")

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Hi, we are currently trying to implement a workflow for deploying our Shopware 6 instance to a Ubuntu server from a Gitlab repo using Deployer. The deployment seems to work fine, problems still arise with the users tha…

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## [Error during installation in Problem.php line 652](https://forum.shopware.com/t/error-during-installation-in-problem-php-line-652/105581)

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**Author:** [@shopware.forum](https://forum.shopware.com/u/shopware.forum)\
**Antworten:** 1\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [22. Oktober 2024 um 10:20 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/error-during-installation-in-problem-php-line-652/105581 "2024-10-22T10:20:22Z")

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Hello, I am trying to install the latest version of Shopware on a new VPS, Almalinux 9.3, PHP 8.2.13 en MariaDB 10.11.6, SELINUX is disabled. The installation stops in the „Download“ screen with this error: No compose…

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## [Maximum execution time exceeded when updating](https://forum.shopware.com/t/maximum-execution-time-exceeded-when-updating/104673)

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**Author:** [@magnus](https://forum.shopware.com/u/magnus)\
**Antworten:** 7\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [29. Juli 2024 um 12:52 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/maximum-execution-time-exceeded-when-updating/104673 "2024-07-29T12:52:11Z")

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When trying to update from 6.5 to 6.6 I get this error: PHP Fatal error: Maximum execution time of 300 seconds exceeded in phar:///Users/magnus/Sites/bytadiskbank/public/shopware-installer.phar.php/vendor/composer/clas…

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## [Dockware on kubernetes](https://forum.shopware.com/t/dockware-on-kubernetes/103145)

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**Author:** [@r.roselli](https://forum.shopware.com/u/r.roselli)\
**Antworten:** 1\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [29. Februar 2024 um 13:09 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/dockware-on-kubernetes/103145 "2024-02-29T13:09:35Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m looking for a guide to install dockware/shopware in a kubernetes environment. Does anyone have any guidance on where I can find a guide? Thank you all

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## [How can I reslove this(Failed to generate key) error on local system?](https://forum.shopware.com/t/how-can-i-reslove-this-failed-to-generate-key-error-on-local-system/103060)

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**Author:** [@Satyanarayana.T](https://forum.shopware.com/u/Satyanarayana.T)\
**Antworten:** 2\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [26. Februar 2024 um 07:53 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/how-can-i-reslove-this-failed-to-generate-key-error-on-local-system/103060 "2024-02-26T07:53:26Z")

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I’m trying to install Shopware 6 locally with WAMP without any Docker, In the requirements it’s getting error "JwtCertificateGenerationException - Failed to generate key ". Can you please help me on this. Thanks

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## [SSL certificate problem: certificate has expired for "https://releases.shopware.com/changelog/index.json"](https://forum.shopware.com/t/ssl-certificate-problem-certificate-has-expired-for-https-releases-shopware-com-changelog-index-json/99901)

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**Author:** [@prakash](https://forum.shopware.com/u/prakash)\
**Antworten:** 3\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [16. Januar 2024 um 14:36 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/ssl-certificate-problem-certificate-has-expired-for-https-releases-shopware-com-changelog-index-json/99901 "2024-01-16T14:36:10Z")

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Hello everyone, I tried to install the shopware 6.5.1.0 on my local server but could not proceed due to the SSL error. Further, I noticed the domain(https://releases.shopware.com/) SSL expired on „Wednesday, 31 May 2023…

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## [Install Shopware gives Error 400 Uncaught Symfony: Invalid host](https://forum.shopware.com/t/install-shopware-gives-error-400-uncaught-symfony-invalid-host/101962)

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**Author:** [@xell](https://forum.shopware.com/u/xell)\
**Antworten:** 0\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [18. November 2023 um 03:59 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/install-shopware-gives-error-400-uncaught-symfony-invalid-host/101962 "2023-11-18T03:59:59Z")

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Hello, I am trying to install Shopware but am getting the following error: Fatal error: Uncaught Symfony\\Component\\HttpFoundation\\Exception\\SuspiciousOperationException: Invalid Host „my.domain.com, my.domain.com“. in…

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## [Hi I am facing issue while doing local setup of Shopware 6.5.0, if anyone know about the issue please help](https://forum.shopware.com/t/hi-i-am-facing-issue-while-doing-local-setup-of-shopware-6-5-0-if-anyone-know-about-the-issue-please-help/101363)

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**Author:** [@adbajpai833](https://forum.shopware.com/u/adbajpai833)\
**Antworten:** 1\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [25. September 2023 um 07:24 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/hi-i-am-facing-issue-while-doing-local-setup-of-shopware-6-5-0-if-anyone-know-about-the-issue-please-help/101363 "2023-09-25T07:24:11Z")

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I have PHP 7.4 and XAMPP.

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## [SalesChannelMappingException Error](https://forum.shopware.com/t/saleschannelmappingexception-error/60216)

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**Author:** [@enverehan](https://forum.shopware.com/u/enverehan)\
**Antworten:** 7\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [25. September 2023 um 06:44 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/saleschannelmappingexception-error/60216 "2023-09-25T06:44:20Z")

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Hello Everyone! I just installed Shopware 6 on my server. My all steps is same with the shopware installation guide. However, I have a mistake that I do not understand as follows. What should I do?

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## [Problems with migration plugin](https://forum.shopware.com/t/problems-with-migration-plugin/101041)

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**Author:** [@glass-door](https://forum.shopware.com/u/glass-door)\
**Antworten:** 3\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [29. August 2023 um 06:19 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/problems-with-migration-plugin/101041 "2023-08-29T06:19:14Z")

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problems with migration plugin Hello, my name is Enmanuel. Add-on for shopware 5 to 6 migration plugin. I have problems to use the shopware 5 to 6 migration plugin which presents a connection error. Thank you very mu…

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## [Shopware 6.5.0.0 update isseu](https://forum.shopware.com/t/shopware-6-5-0-0-update-isseu/100442)

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**Author:** [@marc.kern](https://forum.shopware.com/u/marc.kern)\
**Antworten:** 11\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [21. August 2023 um 07:35 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/shopware-6-5-0-0-update-isseu/100442 "2023-08-21T07:35:13Z")

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Hi, we are facing some issues with shopware latest update issue? Is there anyone facing the same ? Thanks

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## [IDE SMTP Connection](https://forum.shopware.com/t/ide-smtp-connection/100279)

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**Author:** [@Devinger](https://forum.shopware.com/u/Devinger)\
**Antworten:** 0\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [27. Juni 2023 um 10:27 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/ide-smtp-connection/100279 "2023-06-27T10:27:26Z")

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Hi Everybody, I can install Shopware (Dockware | Shopware Documentation) but once it’s installed I see the shop without css. The admin area which looks good, runs into errors. I can log in but after clicking something t…

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## [Database installation has zero steps](https://forum.shopware.com/t/database-installation-has-zero-steps/99518)

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**Author:** [@johannk\_shopwa](https://forum.shopware.com/u/johannk_shopwa)\
**Antworten:** 0\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [2. Mai 2023 um 21:04 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/database-installation-has-zero-steps/99518 "2023-05-02T21:04:57Z")

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Hi, I wanted to install Shopware 6 on Debian 12 (Bookworm) inside LXC but I get stuck in Installation step because it shows me Database installation: Step 0 of 0. I had already created the database and entered the cred…

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## [How to Install / upgrade to 6.5 RC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/how-to-install-upgrade-to-6-5-rc/98657)

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**Author:** [@magnus](https://forum.shopware.com/u/magnus)\
**Antworten:** 5\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [7. März 2023 um 19:58 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/how-to-install-upgrade-to-6-5-rc/98657 "2023-03-07T19:58:54Z")

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Hi Shopware is very nice to work with - but it’s a hazzle to install :upside\_down\_face: Now, they are changing the installation process, and its even a bigger struggle to install I have downloaded the new 6.5RC. But ho…

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## [S6 Installation error (500) | Failed to generate key](https://forum.shopware.com/t/s6-installation-error-500-failed-to-generate-key/98118)

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**Author:** [@atmarama32](https://forum.shopware.com/u/atmarama32)\
**Antworten:** 1\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [24. Januar 2023 um 01:03 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/s6-installation-error-500-failed-to-generate-key/98118 "2023-01-24T01:03:34Z")

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I’m trying to install Shopware 6 locally with WAMP. All installation requirements are green (OK), but when I click System Requirements \> Next I get a Symphony error: " Failed to generate key" " JwtCertificateGeneratio…

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## [Contact form and order emails not working](https://forum.shopware.com/t/contact-form-and-order-emails-not-working/92746)

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**Author:** [@magnus](https://forum.shopware.com/u/magnus)\
**Antworten:** 3\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [15. Januar 2023 um 18:54 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/contact-form-and-order-emails-not-working/92746 "2023-01-15T18:54:32Z")

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Hello The contact form are not sent (at least not receiving any email). And when placing an orderer no order confirmation email are sent to the customer. Going through all the different settings, there are some (basic)…

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## [Move from folder to root](https://forum.shopware.com/t/move-from-folder-to-root/95589)

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**Author:** [@Gendai](https://forum.shopware.com/u/Gendai)\
**Antworten:** 1\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [12. Dezember 2022 um 20:48 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/move-from-folder-to-root/95589 "2022-12-12T20:48:33Z")

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hello, I’ve installed Sw on a subdomain and want to move it to the main domain. Would it work if I do these steps; copy files edit .env paths (APP\_URL and COMPOSER\_HOME) edit channels to new url Please let me know i…

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## [(Fresh Install) Shopware-PWA shows a 404 on Landing Page And Product Page](https://forum.shopware.com/t/fresh-install-shopware-pwa-shows-a-404-on-landing-page-and-product-page/71397)

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**Author:** [@VictorW23](https://forum.shopware.com/u/VictorW23)\
**Antworten:** 4\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [12. Dezember 2022 um 10:33 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/fresh-install-shopware-pwa-shows-a-404-on-landing-page-and-product-page/71397 "2022-12-12T10:33:05Z")

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Hello Shopware community, After successfully installing Shopware 6 last week, I experimented with installing Shopware PWA by Divante, which combines the Shopware back end and Vue Storefront into a Progressibe Web Applic…

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## [Docker installation help](https://forum.shopware.com/t/docker-installation-help/70845)

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**Author:** [@dp01100100](https://forum.shopware.com/u/dp01100100)\
**Antworten:** 1\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [29. November 2022 um 23:01 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/docker-installation-help/70845 "2022-11-29T23:01:10Z")

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Hi there, I’m looking for help after having following the academy tutorials - I’ve installed shopware using Docker, and part of a project sees that I need to access the shopware webpage from a 2nd VM - on the same networ…

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## [Just installed - 500 error when I browse to store URL - backend fine](https://forum.shopware.com/t/just-installed-500-error-when-i-browse-to-store-url-backend-fine/96859)

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**Author:** [@juliejohn](https://forum.shopware.com/u/juliejohn)\
**Antworten:** 1\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [27. Oktober 2022 um 07:37 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/just-installed-500-error-when-i-browse-to-store-url-backend-fine/96859 "2022-10-27T07:37:17Z")

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I installed Shopware 6.4.16.1 today. I can log in to my backend dashboard with no trouble. But when I visit the store URL I get a 500 internal server error. Thank you for any help you can provide.

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## [Install without samples?](https://forum.shopware.com/t/install-without-samples/90938)

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**Author:** [@magnus](https://forum.shopware.com/u/magnus)\
**Antworten:** 6\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [23. Juli 2022 um 21:13 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/install-without-samples/90938 "2022-07-23T21:13:46Z")

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Hello Is it possible to install version 6 without sample products or orders? Locally using MAMP. Magnus

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## [Login admin Firefox not working](https://forum.shopware.com/t/login-admin-firefox-not-working/94614)

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**Author:** [@Gendai](https://forum.shopware.com/u/Gendai)\
**Antworten:** 9\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [19. Juli 2022 um 18:49 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/login-admin-firefox-not-working/94614 "2022-07-19T18:49:32Z")

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I’ve installed a new instance of Shopware6, after setup wizard I get a blank page for the admin login. Could not find any solutions for this, so gave up a fews week ago. Just installed sync to my phone and opened the ad…

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## [Hosters for shopware in the US?](https://forum.shopware.com/t/hosters-for-shopware-in-the-us/94997)

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**Author:** [@iteam](https://forum.shopware.com/u/iteam)\
**Antworten:** 4\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [7. Juli 2022 um 00:04 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/hosters-for-shopware-in-the-us/94997 "2022-07-07T00:04:42Z")

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Hello, does Shopware recommend hosters in the USA (shared, not virtual) which offer all the required PHP extensions? Spoiler: HostGator no, has no sodium

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## [Sodium not supported by hosting](https://forum.shopware.com/t/sodium-not-supported-by-hosting/88623)

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**Author:** [@Gendai](https://forum.shopware.com/u/Gendai)\
**Antworten:** 11\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [22. Mai 2022 um 22:01 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/sodium-not-supported-by-hosting/88623 "2022-05-22T22:01:00Z")

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Hi All, I want to start testing with Shopware as alternative to WooCommerce. After uploading the files to my host I got a error on the document root, fixed with this code for the htaccess RewriteEngine on # Rewrite al…

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## [Shared hosting?](https://forum.shopware.com/t/shared-hosting/93658)

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**Author:** [@nobanker](https://forum.shopware.com/u/nobanker)\
**Antworten:** 3\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [25. März 2022 um 18:06 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/shared-hosting/93658 "2022-03-25T18:06:30Z")

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Hello, Does anyone have experience with installing shopware at a shared hosting provider which ideally offers cpanel ? i doupt if composer is supported in shared hosting providers which is needed maintaining a VPS cos…

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## [Composer failure during installation](https://forum.shopware.com/t/composer-failure-during-installation/93322)

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**Author:** [@nobanker](https://forum.shopware.com/u/nobanker)\
**Antworten:** 2\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [12. März 2022 um 12:37 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/composer-failure-during-installation/93322 "2022-03-12T12:37:10Z")

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i get these messages from composer \[ ! -f vendor/autoload.php \] || $PHP\_BINARY bin/console system:update:prepare PHP Warning: Unsupported declare ‚strict\_types‘ in /home/user/www/shopware/bin/console on line 2 PHP P…

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## [500 Internal server error](https://forum.shopware.com/t/500-internal-server-error/66185)

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**Author:** [@Wichard](https://forum.shopware.com/u/Wichard)\
**Antworten:** 6\
**Zuletzt aktualisiert:** [9. Februar 2022 um 09:31 UTC](https://forum.shopware.com/t/500-internal-server-error/66185 "2022-02-09T09:31:43Z")

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Hello there community, I have been trying to install Shopware 6 on my cpanel server at Fastcomet.com. However, I keep getting a 500 internal server error. Below are the steps i’ve done when trying to install Shopware 6…

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