There are various cool Magento extensions Live in Magento Connect repository. Magento Extensions are classified into two main categories:
1. Select the community extension by browsing huge Magento extension archive. OR, If you know the direct URL of your favourite extension just open its Magento connect URL
2. Now, you will see a button right under the theme image called “Get Extension Key”. You need to click “Get Extension Key” and agree to extension license agreement.
3. After you select agree checkbox and click “Get Extension Key” you will see the Magento extension key right there itself (displayed in the box). You need to paste this extension key in your store’s Magento connect tab. Keep it safe.
4. Copy this Magento extension key. E.g. It will look like “magento-community/Magik_Autocomplete”
5. In order to install this Magento community extension into your Magento store you need to login to your store admin panel and go to System->Magento Connect->Magento Connect Manager. Magento connect manager will ask you to login again. You need to use your store admin login credentials to get past the login screen. You need to paste the theme “extension key” copied from the Magentocommerce.com’s Magento connect here.
6. Installation process will begin and after successful install it will show a message. You can optionally click on “Refresh” button to see whether the extension is installed or not.
7. If the extension requires any post installation configuration then you should read & follow the documentation provided with the extension.
8. Your Magento extension is installed and Ready.
- Magento Core (Extension Created by Magentocommerce team)
- Community Extensions (Free Magento Extensions Built by the Magento Community)
- Commercial Extensions (Paid Magento Extensions)
Installing Magento Commercial Extensions
Commercial Magento Extensions are not sold via Magento Connect. You can browse those extensions from Commercial Magento Extensions but in order to install any of the commercial extension you need to go to the merchant site and buy the extension. After your successful purchase they will send you the zip file containing installation instruction and source code. All these commercial extensions are written by different companies so their style of installation might differ from each other. Just, focus on the installation instruction and you will know what to do. Don’t forget to go to admin area > System > Cache Management, “Refresh” option in the “All cache” dropdown and click “Save cache settings” button. You can always ask for support if you find the extension installation too difficult for you. Most of these extension merchants provide either Free or Paid support.Install Magento Extensions via Magento Connect Manager (Community Extensions)
If you are about to install a Free Magento community extension from Magento Connect then follow the steps given below (Advance users may skip few steps):1. Select the community extension by browsing huge Magento extension archive. OR, If you know the direct URL of your favourite extension just open its Magento connect URL
2. Now, you will see a button right under the theme image called “Get Extension Key”. You need to click “Get Extension Key” and agree to extension license agreement.
3. After you select agree checkbox and click “Get Extension Key” you will see the Magento extension key right there itself (displayed in the box). You need to paste this extension key in your store’s Magento connect tab. Keep it safe.
4. Copy this Magento extension key. E.g. It will look like “magento-community/Magik_Autocomplete”
5. In order to install this Magento community extension into your Magento store you need to login to your store admin panel and go to System->Magento Connect->Magento Connect Manager. Magento connect manager will ask you to login again. You need to use your store admin login credentials to get past the login screen. You need to paste the theme “extension key” copied from the Magentocommerce.com’s Magento connect here.
6. Installation process will begin and after successful install it will show a message. You can optionally click on “Refresh” button to see whether the extension is installed or not.
7. If the extension requires any post installation configuration then you should read & follow the documentation provided with the extension.
8. Your Magento extension is installed and Ready.
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