{"id":26409,"date":"2026-05-28T17:32:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T12:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/?p=26409"},"modified":"2026-05-28T17:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T12:02:13","slug":"how-to-install-magento-2-via-github","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meetanshi.com\/blog\/how-to-install-magento-2-via-github\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Magento 2 via GitHub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve worked with Magento 2 before, you&#8217;ve probably noticed that many developers prefer installing it through GitHub rather than downloading the archive package. GitHub gives you direct access to the Magento source code, simplifies version management, and fits naturally into most development workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re setting up a fresh development environment, testing a specific Magento version, or starting a new project, installing Magento 2 via GitHub is a reliable approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we&#8217;ll walk through the complete installation process step by step using simple commands and explanations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before starting the installation, make sure your server meets Magento&#8217;s requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PHP installed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Composer installed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MySQL or MariaDB database<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apache or Nginx web server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Git installed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magento Marketplace authentication keys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can verify the Git installation by running:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">git --version<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can verify the Composer installation by running:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">composer --version<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Guide to Install Magento 2 Using GitHub<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these steps to install Magento 2 from GitHub, configure dependencies, and complete the setup successfully on your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Generate Magento Authentication Keys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Magento packages require authentication before downloading dependencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your Magento account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open Marketplace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>My Profile > Access Keys<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a new access key if you do not already have one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public Key<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private Key<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep them ready because Composer will ask for them later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Clone Magento 2 from GitHub<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to your web root directory and clone the Magento repository.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">git clone https:\/\/github.com\/magento\/magento2.git<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Move into the Magento directory:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">cd magento2<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Check out the Required Magento Version<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By default, GitHub downloads the latest code branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To install a specific Magento version, first view available tags:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">git tag<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, to install Magento 2.4.8:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">git checkout 2.4.8<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can replace the version number with the version you want to install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Install Magento Dependencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Magento uses Composer to download all required packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">composer install<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During installation, Composer may ask for your Magento authentication keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Username: Public Key<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Password: Private Key<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After successful execution, all Magento dependencies will be downloaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Create a Database<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to MySQL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">mysql -u root -p<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a new database:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">CREATE DATABASE magento2;<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use any database name you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Configure File Permissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set the correct file permissions before installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">find var generated vendor pub\/static pub\/media app\/etc -type f -exec chmod g+w {} +<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">find var generated vendor pub\/static pub\/media app\/etc -type d -exec chmod g+ws {} +<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">chmod u+x bin\/magento<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proper permissions help avoid installation and deployment issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Run Magento Installation Command<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now install Magento using the setup command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">php bin\/magento setup:install \\\n\n--base-url=http:\/\/localhost\/magento2 \\\n\n--db-host=localhost \\\n\n--db-name=magento2 \\\n\n--db-user=root \\\n\n--db-password=password \\\n\n--admin-firstname=Admin \\\n\n--admin-lastname=User \\\n\n--admin-email=admin@example.com \\\n\n--admin-user=admin \\\n\n--admin-password=Admin123! \\\n\n--language=en_US \\\n\n--currency=USD \\\n\n--timezone=America\/Chicago \\\n\n--use-rewrites=1<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replace the values with your own server and admin details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once completed, Magento will display a success message along with the Admin URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8: Deploy Static Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generate static files for the storefront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">php bin\/magento setup:static-content:deploy -f<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This command creates CSS, JavaScript, and other frontend assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 9: Reindex Magento<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Run indexing to update Magento data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">php bin\/magento indexer:reindex<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 10: Flush Cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clear Magento cache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">php bin\/magento cache:flush<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This ensures Magento loads the latest configuration and files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verify the Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open your browser and visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/your-domain.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/your-domain.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the admin panel: <a href=\"http:\/\/your-domain.com\/admin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/your-domain.com\/admin<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the admin username and password you entered during installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If both frontend and admin pages load correctly, your Magento installation is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Issues During Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some common installation issues and quick fixes to help you complete the setup without interruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Composer Authentication Error<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Composer cannot download packages, verify that your Magento Marketplace access keys are correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Memory Limit Error<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Increase PHP memory limit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">memory_limit = 2G<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then restart the web server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permission Errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure Magento directories have proper ownership and permissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"EnlighterJSRAW\" data-enlighter-language=\"generic\" data-enlighter-theme=\"\" data-enlighter-highlight=\"\" data-enlighter-linenumbers=\"\" data-enlighter-lineoffset=\"\" data-enlighter-title=\"\" data-enlighter-group=\"\">chown -R www-data:www-data .<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replace www-data with your web server user if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This method is commonly used by Magento developers and agencies working on custom projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Installing Magento 2 via GitHub is a straightforward process once your server is properly prepared. By cloning the Magento repository, installing dependencies with Composer, creating a database, and running the setup command, you can have a fully functional Magento store ready for development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve worked with Magento 2 before, you&#8217;ve probably noticed that many developers prefer installing it through GitHub rather than downloading the archive package. 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