FAQ: Most Asked Magento-Related Questions

Most Asked Magento-Related Questions
How to translate Magento module?
If you want to translate Magento extension, you have two options for that. 1. Please open app/locale/en_US/Module_Name.csv, copy it to your locale folder, for example to app/locale/de_DE/Module_Name.csv and change the wording after the ","  so ...
How to update mini cart quantity in Magento 2 via AJAX?

In this article, we’ll consider how to use AJAX to update Magento 2 cart quantity. In this article, we’ll consider how to use AJAX to update Magento 2 cart quantity.

How to upgrade Magento 2 from the command line?
Remember, you can upgrade Magento with the command line only if you set up the software by: Downloading the metapackage with the use of composer create-project Installing the archive How to update Magento from the command line? Step 1. ...
How to upgrade Magento to the 2.4.2 version?
Magento 2.4.2 version was released in February. It includes important fixes to core code and more than 30+ security enhancements. What’s new in Magento 2.4.2?There is a large list of features that were added and updated in the Magento 2.4.2 version. ...
How to use around plugin in Magento 2?
In this article, we will consider a template that is called interception. You can insert in code dynamically without changing the original class behavior right between the calling code and the needed object. In Magento 2 plugins are used 3 types of interceptors...
How to use grunt in Magento 2?
Grunt in Magento 2 is commonly used for frontend development. Grunt helps automate the compilation of CSS preprocessors like Less, minification of JavaScript files, and other related tasks to improve the performance and maintainability of the storefront...
How to use RabbitMQ message queues in Magento 2 plugins?
Magento 2 supports MySQL and RabbitMQ systems to create message queues. Here is a tutorial on how you can create a custom mod for RabbitMQ message queues in Magento 2 with examples.First of all, you need to install the RabbitMQ server for Magento 2. ...
How to use tabs widget in Magento 2?
In Magento 2, the tabs widget is used to organize and display various types of information in a tabbed format on your store’s product pages. This feature allows you to present diverse content about each of your products in a way that’s clearly structured...
I can’t choose a particular attribute when creating the rule as it’s not displayed in the attributes list
The attribute is disabled for promo rules. Solution: Enable the attribute for promo rules. To do this please go to: Admin > Catalog > Attributes > Mange Attributes > select attribute > Frontend Properties > set "Use for Promo Rule ...
I have thousands of records in my store – how can I perform synchronization and send all the records to the CRM?

In this case we’ll provide you with a special script that allows transferring a lot of data by breaking it into smaller parts. If you need this script to perform synchronization please contact our support team.

Is Magento 2 a content management system (CMS)?
Magento 2 is often called a content management system, but it’s not a full trough about this platform. Magento 2 is a fully equipped e-commerce software that has content management features. It was designed to meet business needs and includes elements...
Is Magento 2 backend not working? Solutions for 3 main issues
When installing Magento 2 extensions you can see the Magento connect 404 Error Page Not Found, as Magento 2 Admin Panel (backend) is not working. You can face the issue that Magento 2 admin returns 404 'Page not found' error using NGINX/PHP 7.If you...
Is Magento 2 menu not showing?
The issue when a navigation menu isn’t showing on the Magento 2 frontend even if you have set definite categories correctly is common for Magento 2.  Thus, you’d better learn how to deal with it even before creating a broad category system in your Magento...
Is this infinite scroll SEO-friendly?

Absolutely yes since each product still has its own separate URL that can be crawled and indexed by Google bots. With the AJAX Scroll extension, you can load more products with no compromise in SEO.

I’m trying to install the module via composer, but the package is not found. How to resolve it?
Composer is the dependency manager that allows you easily download the required files on your server. The files are located on a remote server, or a repository, that you need to add to the list of “known” ones and authenticate to using the username...
I’ve created the rule for particular categories, but it doesn’t work with configurable products.
You haven’t specified the category for child products of the configurable product. The categories for parent and child products should be the same.
Less compilation modes in Magento 2: what is the difference and how to configure them?
Magento 2 allows you to compile the .less files by using one of these 3 modes:  server-side Less compilation. client-side Less compilation. compilation via automatic tools. Let’s see how they differ. → Need a hand with custom...
Magento 1 & Magento 2 database config file: Where to find it and how to edit
In view of backups, database edits, server hostname, username, password or database name alterations you need to work with MySQL. In case you don’t know database credentials, but have FTP access you need to find Magento database access details...
Magento 1 and 2 Payment Methods Tutorial
While configuring Magento 1 or Magento 2 store you’ll need to set up required payment methods. In this tutorial, you'll find all the payment methods settings available in these platform versions by default.Use this Order Export to receive all the data...
Magento 2 'Add to Cart' is not working
The issue is common among merchants who have implemented custom solutions or just migrated to Magento 2 version. There are many variants of the problem outcome, though let’s consider the commonest. To increase the cart conversion rate, speed up...
Magento 2 Admin Panel Tutorial
Admin DashboardCustomers TabReports TabSales TabMarketing TabStores TabCatalog TabContent TabSystem Tab What is the Magento 2 Admin area?Magento 2 admin area is your current workplace and you should know it like nobody else. Many admin users have already...
Magento 2 Admin URL: How to set a custom Admin URL
An Admin URL varies with every new platform installation. Once installed, the admin URL and base URL of Magento 2 you get are the following: Default Base URL:http://example.com/magento/Default Admin URL and Path:http://example.com/magento/...
Magento 2 backup: 3 ways to complete it
Magento 2 backup via the Command line Magento 2 backup via the Admin Panel Magento 2 Manual backup Rolling back to a Magento 2 backup via the Command line A Magento 2 system backup is the right way to save your online business harmless. Do you...
Magento 2 Clear Cache
How to Clear Cache in Magento 2? Option 1: Magento 2 Clear Cache via Admin Panel Option 2: Magento 2 Clear Cache via Command Line Full Page Cache  Magento 2 Cache Clean vs. Flush How to enable cache types? Cache is a separate area of your ...
Magento 2 Command Line Interface: useful commands
Merchants that use Magento 2 know it has a console command line. However, not all of the newbies know how to use it all out. Here we have decided to share the knowledge and give some useful tips. Looking to extend your Magento 2 functionality? Choose...
Magento 2 Community vs. Enterprise
Our best guess for reading the piece is that you opted for a Magento-based store. See no distinction between Magento 2 Community and Enterprise versions? The post may become a life-saver for the future e-commerce business. The difference between...
Magento 2 Contact Form

How to show CAPTCHA in Magento contact form: advice from Amasty?

One of the easiest ways to protect your contact form email and website from spamming and bots is to enable a CAPTCHA

Magento 2 CSS
By default, CCS (Cascading Style Sheets) files are located in the Magento 2 application file system and are recommended not to be included in template files. Let’s take a closer look at Magento 2 stylesheets organization and the layout customization ...
Magento 2 deploy static content
What is the Magento 2 static content deploy command and when do you need it? When working in Magento production mode static files can be written to the file system with the static view files deployment command. After your content is deployed...
Magento 2 EE CyberSource
What is CyberSource? CyberSource is an on-demand payment management platform that enables merchants to receive and supervise payments, prevent fraud and secure private information. The platform was one of the pathfinders of the sphere, which later acquired...
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