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Fixing the PayPal Instant Payment Notification (IPN) Warning is important to ensure your store processes payments correctly. If you’ve ever run into this issue, you’ve likely received the following message from PayPal: “Please check your server that handles PayPal Instant Payment Notification (IPN). IPNs sent to the following URL(s) are failing: http://yourstore.com/paypal/ipn/ If you do not recognize this URL, you may be using a service provider that is using IPN on your behaPopularHow to reindex your Magento 2 store from admin or SSH / CLI
a. Reindex from Magento Admin Sometimes not all indexers are reindexed using the admin reindex option. Always verify via SSH. Go to System > Index Management and check indexer statuses. Select the items marked as Reindex required, then go to Actions > Update on schedule. This will trigger a reindex for the selected indexers. Important: Sometimes not all indexers are reindexed using Admin reindex, even if the time and date are updated. Double-check using the SSH/CLISome readersHow to set Magento 2 Developer and Production Mode via SSH
How to Set Magento 2 Developer and Production Mode via SSH Switching between Developer and Production mode in Magento 2 is often necessary for development, debugging, or optimizing performance in a live environment. Here’s how to manage it via SSH. 1. Connect via SSH Use an SSH client to connect to your server. Your hosting provider will supply the SSH credentials. 👉 If you run into connection issues, make sure your IP is whitelisted. 2. Navigate to Your Magento Root DirecSome readersHow to uninstall and remove a Magento 2 extension ( manual vs composer )
Depending on the installation method, you need to uninstall the extension manually or via composer. Both methods are explained below. A. Manual Uninstall Step 1: Connect via SSH to the root of your Magento installation (this is the folder that has the app folder in it) and check the list of all modules including their enable/disable status: php bin/magento module:status Step 2: Disable the module by executing the commands below: php bin/magento module:disable <ExteSome readersHow to create a Magento configurable product [ Tutorial ]
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a Magento Configurable Product. Configurable products let customers choose options such as color or size on the product page, and each selection is tied to a simple product behind the scenes. Step 1: Create a New Attribute Log in to your Magento Admin and go to: Catalog → Attributes → Manage Attributes  → Edit → Transactional Emails. Upload your logo under **LSome readersMagento 2 issue Checkout error - region could not be converted to string [solution]
A recurring Magento 2 checkout issue can throw the error “region could not be converted to string” when the shipping/billing region is empty or not mapped correctly. A simple workaround is to install a small module that gracefully handles the missing/invalid region so checkout can proceed. WhFew readersHow to set up reCAPTCHA on Magento 2
Google reCAPTCHA is a security service that prevents fraud and abuse on your website. Starting with Magento 2.3.x, Google reCAPTCHA is included by default in the Magento Core, meaning that it only needs to be configured in order to be ready for use. To enable and configure it, follow the steps below: In order to enable the reCAPTCHA from Google, you need a pair of API keys. Important: For reCAPTCHA to be enabled, valid Google API Website Key and Google API Secret Key fields are reFew readersHow to configure Table Rates shipping in Magento 2
The shipping Table Rates method uses a data table to calculate shipping rates based on conditions like weight, price, or item count. Here's how to configure it in Magento 2. 1. Configure Table Rates in Magento Admin Go to Admin → Stores → Settings → Configuration → Sales → Delivery Methods → Table Rates. Available Settings: Enable [Yes / No] → Turn the method on or off. Title → Change the default title shown on Checkout. Method Name → The name displayedFew readersHow To Add Store Code To URLs In Magento 2
Adding the store code to URLs in Magento 2 can be very useful for multi-language setups. This way, customers know exactly which version of the store they're browsing. For example, if you have English and French Store Views, URLs will look like this: https://mystore.com/en https://mystore.com/fr 1. Enable Store Code in URL Options To show the store code in your store’s URLs: Head into **Admin -> Stores -> Configuration -> WebFew readersHow to redirect to Shopping Cart Page after adding a product to the cart
How to redirect to Shopping Cart Page after adding a product to the cart Magento has a built-in setting that lets you redirect customers straight to the Shopping Cart page after they add a product. This option disables the Ajax Add to Cart feature, ensuring users land in the cart immediately. How to enable the redirect: In the Admin Panel, go to: Stores → Configuration → Sales → Checkout → Shopping Cart Find the setting *After Adding a Product Redirect to Shopping CartFew readersHow to enable template path hints in Magento 2
You can use the Template Path Hints diagnostic tool in Magento 2 to add notations showing which template paths are used on a page. This is helpful for debugging and customizing your store. 1. Add Your IP Address to Developer Restrictions To avoid disrupting your customers' shopping experience, you should first add your IP address to the Developer Restrictions allow list. If you don’t know your IP, search for it online. Path: `Admin -> Stores -> Settings -> Configuration -> AdvancFew readersHow to install an extension in Magento 2 - WeltPixel Guides
What Magento is (quick refresher) Magento is an open‑source ecommerce platform written in PHP. It uses frameworks like Laminas and Symfony and is licensed under OSL v3.0. Magento 2 editions at a glance Magento Open Source – free and fully customizable. Magento Commerce – enterprise featuresFew readersHow to minify, merge, bundle of HTML / CSS / JS - Magento Cloud vs. Magento Admin
Magento offers a few ways to control minification, merging, and bundling for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The approach differs between Magento Commerce Cloud and a standard install configured via the Magento Admin. 1) Configure HTML/CSS/JS on Magento Commerce Cloud (ECE/B2B) On Cloud, these settings are committed as configuration rather than toggled only in the Admin. Step 1 — Export environment configuration From the root of your Magento ECE project (over SSH):Few readersHow to configure Flat Rate shipping in Magento 2
Flat Rate shipping lets you charge a fixed shipping cost, either per order or per item. It’s simple to configure and works with any carrier since no carrier integration is required. Customers will see Flat Rate as an option on the checkout page. To configure Flat Rate shipping, go to: Admin → Stores → Settings → Configuration → Sales → Delivery Methods → Flat Rate Flat Rate Settings Enable → [Yes / No] Turn Flat Rate on or off at checkout. Title SetFew readersHow to Set Home Page in Magento 2
Changing the default Home Page in Magento 2 is quick and simple. Follow the steps below to set it up: 1. Create a New Home Page Head into: Content -> Elements -> Pages -> Add New Page Here you can create your custom Home Page with the desired layout and content. 2. Assign the Home Page Once your page is created, assiFew readersHow to import Listing Hover Images
During the default Magento Product Import process, or when updating product images, you may want to add Listing Hover Images. This feature is specific to the Pearl Theme. Follow the steps below to configure them correctly. Step 1. Upload Images to Server Upload the images you want to use as Listing Hover Images to your server in a specific folder. Example: var/import Step 2. Export Products In the Magento Admin, go to System -> Data Transfer -> ExportFew readersHow to mark the backend important updates pop-up / notification as read
Mark admin announcement pop‑ups as read to stop them from reappearing until a new message arrives. Step 1 — Close the current pop‑up Step 2 — View all messages From the Dashboard, click See All Messages. : Specify the number of seconds until the current admin session expires and you need to log in again.Few readersHow to Create a New Admin User and Configure User Roles in Magento 2
Sometimes, you may find yourself needing to create new Magento Admin users for different members of your organization, in order to provide them access to your store's backend, so they can complete their tasks. Magento allows you to do this, while also setting different permission levels for each, allowing you to control the content each user can access and edit. There are a couple of ways to go about creating a new Admin User in Magento 2: Directly via the Magento Admin Via the command lFew readersHow to configure shipping / delivery method in Magento 2
A wide range of shipping/delivery methods are built into Magento 2, alongside integrations for major carriers. Below are the native methods you can configure without creating third-party carrier accounts. To configure any shipping/delivery method, go to: Admin → Stores → Settings → Configuration → Sales → Delivery Methods Methods available by default Flat Rate — Single, fixed shipping fee per order or item. How-to: https://support.weltpixel.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017747179-Few readersHow to upgrade Magento 2 to a newer version and install latest security patches
How to upgrade Magento 2 to a newer version and install latest security patches Note: Make sure to back up your store and database before performing a Magento upgrade. Note 2: Backup your .htaccess file, as it will be overwritten when you upgrade. Step 1: Run upgrade commands via SSH Connect to your server via SSH and run the following commands from the root of your Magento installation: php bin/magento deploy:mode:set developer composer require magento/productFew readersHow to Set Store Logo in Magento 2
Purpose Add or update your storefront logo so it matches your brand everywhere it appears. Where to make the change In the Magento Admin, go to Content → Design → Configuration. Click Edit on the Store View you want to change (or Global if you want one logo across all views). Open the Header section. Upload and configure the logo Logo Image Upload: Upload a PNG/JPG/GIF of your logo. Logo Image Alt: Enter meaningful alternative text (helpFew readersHow to disable WYSIWYG editor in Magento 2 and reasons not to use it.
WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) may sound convenient, but in Magento 2 it can often cause issues. The editor tends to insert unwanted spaces or alter formatting, which can break layouts when editing existing pages or blocks. To avoid these problems, you can disable the WYSIWYG editor and work directly with clean HTML code. How to Disable WYSIWYG in Magento 2 Log in to your Magento Admin Panel. Navigate to Stores > Configuration > General > Content Management. FindFew readersHow to display layered navigation on category page?
To display Layered Navigation on the category page in Magento 2, follow the steps below: Step 1: Enable Layered Navigation Layout In the Magento Admin, go to: Catalog → Categories Select the desired category. Open the Design tab. From the Layout dropdown, choose 2 Columns Left (this ensures the left sidebar is displayed where layered navigation appears). Save the category and check the frontend.  / List List (default) / Grid Grid only List only This is standard Magento functionality and works out of the box. If you're using the Pearl Theme, it follows Magento's default behavior, so no additional theme-specific settings are required. ![Selection_012.png](htFew readersHow to configure Free Shipping in Magento 2
Free Shipping in Magento 2 can be configured in two main ways: Based on a minimum purchase amount As a cart price rule when certain conditions are met ⚠️ If both the Minimum Order Amount and Cart Price Rule apply to the same order, the Minimum Order setting takes priority. How to Configure Free Shipping in Magento 2 Navigate to Admin -> Stores -> Settings -> Configuration -> Sales -> Delivery Methods -> Free Shipping Free Shipping Settings:Few readersHow can I set a product as "New" or "Sale" in Magento 2
1. How to Mark a Product as "New" in Magento 2 Step 1. Go to Catalog > Products and select the product you want to edit. Step 2. In the General tab, locate the fields Set Product as New from Date and Set Product as New to Date. Fill in the desired dates and press Save. Step 3. Go to **System > Index ManaFew readersHow to add related products, up-sell products, cross-sell products in Magento 2
Step 1. Go to Catalog > Products and select the product you want to edit. Step 2. In the Related Products, Up-Sells, and Cross-Sells tab, you'll find three sections where you can add products for each type. Step 3. Save the product. Step 4. Go to System > Index Management and, if necessary, reindex yourFew readersHow to print packing slips in Magento 2
The packing slip is a document that provides a detailed list of items included in a package. It can include information such as weight, SKU numbers, size, order details, and more, depending on your store setup. To print a packing slip in Magento 2, follow these steps: Navigate to Admin -> Sales -> Orders Select the order you want Click the arrow button next to Actions Select Print Packing Slips Open with your browser Print the document . Click Save Configuration. GoFew readersHow to enable SSL in Magento 2
First, you need to contact your hosting provider to install the SSL certificate. Once it’s installed, you’ll need to enable it in Magento. To enable SSL on your Magento installation, head into: Admin -> Stores -> Settings -> Configuration -> Web -> Base URLs (Secure): 1. Edit the URL in Secure Base URL from http to **httpFew readersHow to set the number of products in Magento 2 category page
Go to Admin -> Store -> Configuration -> Catalog -> Catalog -> Storefront Here you can configure: Products per page on Grid / List (default value), e.g. 20 Products per page on Grid/List allowed values in dropdown on Category page, e.g. 20, 40, 60Few readersHow to configure In-Store Delivery in Magento 2
The customer can select a source during checkout where they can pick up the order. To configure In-Store Delivery, navigate to Admin -> Stores -> Settings -> Configuration -> Sales -> Delivery Methods -> In-Store Delivery. Before setting up In-Store Delivery, check these two settings: Ensure you have a non-default stock and source. For details about configuring a source as a pickup location, see this article: [How to Add a New Source for In-store Delivery in Magento 2](/knowFew readersHow to set up 301 URL Redirects via the Magento 2 Admin
How to set up 301 URL Redirects via the Magento 2 Admin Sometimes, your products or page URLs may change, depending on various factors. However, the old URLs can remain indexed in Google and begin negatively impacting your SEO score because they lead to a 404 "Not Found" page. To fix this, the best solution is to set up a 301 URL Redirect from the old URL to the new URL. Here’s how: Step 1: Log in to your Magento Admin and head into: Marketing -> SEO & Search -> URL Rewrites ![mageFew readersComposer Installation Fails: Repository Authentication or Module Access Error
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