Can I install Zen Cart on the same server I have another shopping cart on?
Yes, you can install Zen Cart on the same server as another shopping cart. To be safe, before installing Zen Cart you should back up your other program and its database. You s
- 2006-08-01 - Similar Articles

Can I run PHP as CGI on my Linux/Unix webserver?
(Windows servers "always" run PHP as a CGI app, so this FAQ may not apply to Windows hosts.) While Zen Cart is "best" run on a server running PHP as an ap
- 2009-05-04 - Similar Articles

Can I run Zen Cart on an Apple Mac?
Yes, you can. To run Zen Cart you need an Apache server, PHP and a suitable database (ideally MySQL). OS X already ships with Apache, but if you are running Mac OS X 10.4 (Int
- 2008-06-07 - Similar Articles

Can I use phpsuexec mode on my server?
Yes, Zen Cart will run in a phpsuexec environment. However, you will need to work with your server administrator to determine the correct file-permissions mask to use for mark
- 2007-06-11 - Similar Articles

Client does not support authentication protocol requested by server
During "Database Setup", I get "Connection to Database failed...Client does not support authentication protocol requested by server; consider upgrading MySQL cl
- 2006-08-01 - Similar Articles

Connection to Database failed ... Access denied for user: 'myname@localhost' (Using password: YES)
This suggests you have something wrong with any of: - username - password - database name - database host/server - security settings on your database When you created your da
- 2009-02-06 - Similar Articles

Do you have to have a phpBB forum installed to use Zen Cart?
No, you do not need to have phpBB installed to use  Zen Cart. There is a bridge allowing a visitor who is creating a Zen Cart account to use the same information to creat
- 2007-01-27 - Similar Articles

During installation I see an error: "1142 DROP command denied to user: 'jason@localhost' ... DROP TABLE IF EXISTS
To use Zen Cart, you need to grant the "user" of your MySQL database the right privileges for security access.For normal Zen Cart operation, you should grant at leas
- 2006-10-10 - Similar Articles

First Steps to setting up your online shop
1. Where IS my shop? You uploaded your files to someplace like /home/myname/public_html/zencart Thus, the URL to view your site would be: www.mydomain.com/zencart The Admin
- 2008-08-09 - Similar Articles

How do I create a MySQL database for Zen Cart? And what permissions/privileges?
To use Zen Cart, you need a database. To prepare a MySQL database for Zen Cart to use: Open your hosting account's control panel. Find the "Databases"
- 2009-10-12 - Similar Articles

How do I disable SSL?
In order to disable SSL you will need to change includes/configure.php and admin/includes/configure.php.in includes/configure.php find the following code: // Define the webse
- 2007-11-23 - Similar Articles

How do I enable SSL after I have installed Zen Cart?
SSL  (secure socket layer) is used to encrypt communications between the browser and the server, thus protecting sensitive data being transferred from your customers to y
- 2009-08-10 - Similar Articles

How do I import my OSC database into Zen Cart?
Instructions for moving your categories and products over from an OSC database to the Zen Cart™ Database.-by networkdad Ok, a few things before we start: Backup
- 2007-10-11 - Similar Articles

How Do I Install Zen Cart(tm)?
Preface Warning:There are several all-in-one "packaged" "bundles" of Zen Cart scattered around the internet, but none of those are endorsed by Zen-Cart.
- 2009-07-28 - Similar Articles

How do I rename my Admin folder to prevent unauthorized access?
While access to your admin area is protected by the requirement of your admin password, it is recommended for additional security that you rename your admin directory after in
- 2009-08-19 - Similar Articles

How do I secure my Downloads folder to prevent theft?
In a Windows-hosting environment, when you create a virtual product using download attributes customers are able to download a product as much as they like by using the follow
- 2007-07-01 - Similar Articles

How do I set permissions on files/folders?
NOTE: While the following instructions talk about making files/folders writable, it is wise to review your security settings after installation to be sure you're not leaving y
- 2009-05-04 - Similar Articles

How do I upgrade my site?
Detailed upgrade instructions that help you retain your customizations while upgrading to new features, can be found in your ZIP file under the /docs/2.Readme-Upgrade.html fil
- 2008-01-01 - Similar Articles

How do I Upgrade My Zen Cart site?
3 EASY STEPS TO UPGRADE ZEN CART™ NOTE: For each new release, there are important documents in the /docs folder of the Zen Cart ZIP file.  Please check the /docs/2
- 2007-12-07 - Similar Articles

I am getting a blank page (or blank part of a page)
Blank pages can be caused by a number of things, and often occur just after installing, upgrading, or customizing your store.  Any time you touch a PHP file, you must be
- 2008-07-21 - Similar Articles

I currently have a store on Homestead.com. However, I am dissatisfied with their services and would like to move the hosting -- as well as the products I had already entered into homestead, to zen-cart. How can I do that???
Check this article:http://tutorials.zen-cart.com/index.php?article=100
- 2006-10-09 - Similar Articles

I have installed Zen Cart to a directory. How do I rename or move that directory?
I have been building my ZC behind the scenes here: http://www.mysite1.com/shop/ I am nearly ready to go live with it here: http://www.mysite1.com/ Will there be any problems
- 2007-11-28 - Similar Articles

I have Plesk - How can I do SSL from my httpdocs folder and not have to duplicate everything in httpsdocs?
If you are you using Plesk, then go into your Plesk account profile, click on "Setup" and then enable the two checkboxes which say: Enable SSL Use a sing
- 2008-02-28 - Similar Articles

I want to import my data from another eCommerce system
A few resources which may help you:Migrating from another MySQL systemEasyPopulate-FreeEasyPopulate-AdvancedUsing Excel to import or manipulate SQL dataData Manager ToolSQLYog
- 2007-07-30 - Similar Articles

I want to move my Zen Cart installation to another host or a different server
1. On your NEW host, create a new MySQL database. Note the username, password, database name, and host name (usually localhost). 2. Go to your NEW host and upload (FTP) a fre
- 2009-08-14 - Similar Articles

I want to move/rename the folder Zen Cart is installed in on my server... How?
Please see this updated article:
- 2007-07-31 - Similar Articles

Is it possible to create/build a complete Zen-Cart setup on a test server and then install on a live server?
Yes you can! (please be sure to look at the server requirements) 1- Install Zen Cart on your test server make all the tweaks and changes there. 2- Create a backup of your da
- 2009-03-21 - Similar Articles

No data in my store after moving to another server/host. Or error 1146 Table 'xyz.configuration' doesn't exist
Moving To Another  Server To move your site to a new host, you should follow the instructions listed in the FAQ entitled I want to move my Zen Cart installation to anoth
- 2008-05-24 - Similar Articles

Using WinMerge
You can install WinMerge by downloading the latest version from their website at the WinMerge Downloads PageAfter installing, run it.To compare files press CTRL-O (File | Open
- 2007-04-18 - Similar Articles

Warning the installation directory exists...
One of the most commonly encountered errors is a warning that the installation directory exists at /such/and/such/an/address. It is recommended that you delete or rename the d
- 2006-08-30 - Similar Articles

Warning: I am able to write to the configuration file...
This error is triggered because the permissions on the file are set to Read,Write and Execute (UNIX) or on Windows no attributes are checked in the file properties. On LINUX/
- 2007-11-29 - Similar Articles

Warning: mkdir() failed (No such file or directory) in ...
This error seems to be common on Windows installations. Open your includes/configure.php and admin/includes/configure.php and change: define('DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE', '/tmp'); to:
- 2006-08-30 - Similar Articles

What are the forum posting rules / regulations?
The terms and conditions around forum posting can be found at this link: About Posting
- 2008-07-15 - Similar Articles

What are the Server requirements to run Zen Cart?
Zen Cart v1.2.x and v1.3.x Minimum/suggested server requirements: PHP 4.3.2 or higher (PHP 4.4.x for optimal performance), Apache 1.3.x and MySQL 3.2.x or highe
- 2009-11-11 - Similar Articles

What is an SSL certificate
An SSL certificate contains the following information: - The domain name for which the certificate was issued. - The owner of the certificate and the domain name. - The physi
- 2006-09-08 - Similar Articles

What is CHMOD and what do the numbers mean?
Problem: "I'm having trouble setting my configure.php files to read-only.  What does 444 mean?"Answer:A number of hosts do not allow setting permissions to 644
- 2007-10-18 - Similar Articles

What is GZIP compression, and why should I use it?
PurposeThe purpose of GZIP Compression: This causes pages to be compressed before being transmitted from server to browser, making the transmitted data smaller, thus speeding
- 2009-07-30 - Similar Articles

Where can I download the Zen Cart code?
You can download any of the Zen Cart original files (current version and older versions) by clicking on the "downloads" or "home" link at the top of this p
- 2008-08-28 - Similar Articles