Install Magento 2.4.6 using Composer

To install Magento 2.4.6 using Composer, follow these steps. Composer is a dependency management tool for PHP that Magento 2 relies on for installation and updates.

Prerequisites:

Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A web server (e.g., Apache or Nginx)
• PHP 8.1 or 8.2 (Magento 2.4.6 is compatible with these versions)
• Composer installed on your server
• MySQL or MariaDB database

Create a Magento Directory:

Create a directory where you want to install Magento. You can do this using the following command:

mkdir magento2
cd magento2
composer create-project --repository-url=https://repo.magento.com/ magento/project-community-edition:2.4.6 .

This command initializes a new Magento project and installs the community edition of Magento 2.4.6. During the installation, Composer will prompt you to enter your Magento Marketplace authentication keys. You’ll need to have a Magento Marketplace account and generate these keys from your account.

Configure Your Web Server:

You need to configure your web server (Apache, Nginx, etc.) to point to the Magento installation directory. Set the document root to the pub directory inside your Magento installation.

Example for Apache:

DocumentRoot /path/to/magento2/pub

Example for Nginx:

root /path/to/magento2/pub;

Install Magento:

After configuring your web server, you can proceed with the Magento installation via the web browser. Open your browser and access the URL where you’ve set up your Magento store. The installation wizard should guide you through the process.

Complete the Installation:

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation, including setting up the database, creating an admin user, and configuring your store.

Post-Installation Tasks:

After the installation is complete, you should perform some post-installation tasks, such as enabling cache, configuring SSL, and customizing your store as needed.

That’s it! You’ve successfully installed Magento 2.4.6 using Composer. Make sure to keep your Magento installation up to date by regularly running Composer updates and patches to ensure security and performance.