How to set up PrestaShop multi-stores different domains?

PrestaShop boasts an impressive feature -  the ability to develop and manage multiple stores within a single installation, a functionality that has evolved since PrestaShop 1.5 and continues to improve.

The multistore feature is a game-changer, enabling administrators to efficiently manage numerous shops across different domains directly from the same back office. The convenience is unparalleled - install or back up a module once, and it seamlessly applies to all stores within the multistore.

Why opt for PrestaShop multi-stores with different domains?

Efficient management

Managing multiple stores has never been easier. Execute tasks across all your stores with a single installation of each module. Simplify your workload by implementing changes just once and witnessing them effortlessly apply to all stores.

Tailored sales pages

PrestaShop multi-stores with different domains cater to shop owners aiming for distinct sales pages, especially for wholesale and retail buyers. Set varying prices for identical products without revealing them to different customer groups, offering flexibility and customization.

Global market expansion

Adapt to the dynamic market demands of different countries. Set product prices based on local economic factors and currency values. Extend your market reach and optimize sales by tailoring prices for each market, enhancing your global eCommerce strategy.

Enhanced customer service

Streamline customer service operations by centralizing all customer orders, reviews, comments, and queries from various stores into one unified system. Ensure a seamless and efficient customer service experience for store owners.

How to enable & configure a multistore in PrestaShop 1.7?

Step 1

You need to enable PrestaShop multistore mode before you can establish new stores.

• From your PrestaShop back office, find "Configure" section.
• Open "Shop Parameters" menu > select "General" page.
• Turn on “Enable Multistore” option.
• Click the “Save” button.

After you enable multistore mode successfully, the “Multistore” option will be shown on the “Advanced Parameters” menu.

Step 2

• Find “Multistore” option on “Advanced Parameters” menu.
• Click on “Add a new shop” then fill in the information in the required fields:

• Shop name: enter your shop name.
• Shop group: choose the shop group you want to link to your new shop.
• Category root: by default, it will be the PrestaShop ‘Home’ category. If you want to use another created category, you can select it here.
• Associated categories: select categories you want to connect with your new shop
• Themes: Select the theme which you want to display in the new store.

• Click the “Save” button.

You also can import available data from another shop. PrestaHero provides  data migrate/ upgrade modules that might help you too. You only need to turn on “Import data”, select the data you want to import, then click the “Save” button.

Step 3

Now you have completed creating a new shop, click on “Click here to set a URL for this shop” to create a URL for your new store.

You also can click on the “Edit” button to edit any information about your new shop if needed.

Specify the URL of your new store and click on the “Save” button.

You have just completed all steps to enable and configure a multistore in PrestaShop 1.7. Now you can start managing this new store.

Conclusion

Multistore is one of the great features of PrestaShop. It not only allows you to create multiple stores but also helps you manage them easily and conveniently. Through this article, hope that we have helped you understand more about PrestaShop's multiple store functions and how to set up multistore on different domains in PrestaShop 1.7. If you have any questions, please let me know via the comment section below.