How do I set up WooCommerce on my WordPress hosting?

Introduction

This guide will show you how to set up WooCommerce on your WordPress hosting. You will install the plugin, complete the setup wizard, configure your store, and add products so your online store is ready for customers.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

Active WordPress hosting
WordPress is installed on your domain
Access to the WordPress admin dashboard

Tip: Use the latest WordPress version for best compatibility.

Install WooCommerce Plugin

Log in to WordPress Admin

Navigate to Plugins → Add New

Go to the Plugins menu and click Add New.

Search and Install WooCommerce

Search for WooCommerce in the plugin directory.
Click Install Now next to WooCommerce.

Activate WooCommerce

After installation finishes, click Activate.

WooCommerce Plugin Installation

Run the WooCommerce Setup Wizard

Set Up My Store

Click Set up my store after activation.

Enter Store Details

Fill in your store details:

Address
Country
Currency

Click Continue.

WooCommerce Setup Wizard – Store Details

Configure Store Settings

Set Payment Methods

Choose preferred payment options:

Cash on Delivery
Bank Transfer
Online payments (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)

Click Continue.

WooCommerce Payment Settings

Configure Shipping

Select shipping zones or flat-rate shipping.
Set shipping costs if required.
Click Continue.

WooCommerce Shipping Settings

Add Your First Product

Go to Products → Add New

Navigate to Products and click Add New.

Enter Product Name and Description

Add the product name and description.

Set Price, Product Image, Product Category

Set the Price
Upload Product Image
Assign Product Category

Click Publish

Click Publish to make your product live.

Add New Product

Verify WooCommerce Is Working

Visit Website Frontend

Open your website in a browser.

Open Shop Page

Navigate to your shop page.

Add Product to Cart

Add a product to the cart.

Proceed to Checkout

Go to checkout to test the process.

Note: Do not enter real payment details during testing.

Conclusion

You can quickly set up WooCommerce on WordPress by installing the plugin, completing the setup wizard, and configuring payment and shipping options. Once done, your store is ready to add products and accept orders.

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FAQ

Can I install WooCommerce on any WordPress hosting?

Yes, WooCommerce can be installed on any hosting that supports WordPress.
Ensure your hosting meets PHP and MySQL requirements.

Is WooCommerce free to use?

Yes, the plugin is free.
Some themes, extensions, or payment gateways may require payment.

Do I need technical knowledge to set up WooCommerce?

No. WooCommerce provides a setup wizard for easy configuration

Can I add products after completing the setup wizard?

Yes, products can be added, edited, or removed anytime via Products → Add New

Is WooCommerce secure for online payments?

Yes, WooCommerce is secure when using trusted payment gateways and keeping WordPress and plugins updated.