How to Add Extensions in Shopware

A quick guide on managing extensions in the Shopware 6 administration may be found in the following article. We’ll look at Apps, Themes, and Recommendations, the three main pages in the Shopware 6 admin area related to extensions. The correct chapter is waiting for you below if you want to learn how to configure Shopware 6 extensions.

Table of Contents

• Overview of “My Extension”
• How to install extensions in Shopware
  • In the cloud environment
  • On a self-hosted website
• How to Configure extensions in Shopware
• Conclusion

Overview of “My Extension”

You have the option of expanding the variety of operations in Shopware 6. Go to Extensions > My Extensions to manage the extensions that are already installed in your store. In the store, you may buy new extensions.

My extensions are separated into various sub-sections.

Apps (1): Displays a list of all available apps in the store and in your account. Theme (2): Displays a list of all available themes in the shop and in your account. Recommendations (3): Here, you’ll find extension suggestions organized by regions and categories. Shopware Account (4): This is where you may link your Shopware account to your shop. Upload an extension as a zip file (5): You may upload an extension as a zip file here.

Apps

The applications area gives you a quick summary of all the programs you’ve installed in your store.

There are various columns in the app overview.

Overview of apps (1): You can get a summary of all applications here, as well as the most significant information about each one.

Hide inactive extensions (2): To have a better perspective of the active apps, use this button to hide any programs that are not now active.

Sorting (3): You can choose the criterion by which the overview should be ordered in this section.

Active button (4): Installed apps may be activated or deactivated using this button. As opposed to uninstalling, deactivating has the advantage of not erasing any settings you’ve made in the program.

Install app (5): It is not yet installed in your shop if you upload or purchase an app in your Shopware account. This button will allow you to download the app. Please note that after installation, the app is initially inactive. It is vital to activate it immediately if you want to utilize it right away.

“…” button (6): The context menu for the various apps may be accessed from this location. Depending on the app’s status, different functionalities are available in the menu.

Uninstall: The software is uninstalled but not totally removed from the system, thus it stays on the overview. If the app is installed, this option is available.

Remove: The app is uninstalled from the system. If the program has not yet been installed or has been removed, this option is accessible.

Configuration: The setup menu is displayed. For apps that have their own setup menu, this option is accessible (e.g. the PayPal app).

Upload extension (7): You may manually add an extension to the shop from this page. You may find the necessary zip file under the extension administration section of your Shopware account, for example.

Theme

The Themes section shows you a list of all the themes that have been added to your store.

There are various columns in the overview.

Overview of themes (1): Here you’ll find a summary of all of the topics as well as the most significant information about each one.

Hide inactive extensions (2): To have a better perspective of the active themes, use this button to hide any themes that aren’t active right now

Sorting (3): You can choose the criterion by which the overview should be ordered in this section.

Active button (4):Installed themes can be activated or deactivated using this button. Deactivating, as opposed to uninstalling, has the advantage of not erasing any theme adjustments you’ve made. Themes that are currently active are not allocated to a sales channel automatically. The task is only carried out through the sales channel.

Open app (5): This link will take you directly to the theme’s setup page.

Button (6): The context menu for the selected theme may be accessed from this location. Installed themes may be uninstalled from this page. Already uninstalled themes may be totally removed via the administration here.

Recommendations

Extension suggestions for specific sections of your shop may be found in the Recommendations section.

To begin, choose the location and category for which you’d want to get suggestions. Following that, these are presented beneath the categories. To add the app to the app overview and install it, click the Install button.

Shopware Account You may log in to your Shopware account here to see your purchases.

How to install extensions in Shopware

In the cloud environment

You may install third-party extensions directly from your Shopware 6 administration after you’ve registered a Shopware account, approved its payment methods, and linked it to your e-commerce business. Under Extensions -> Store, you’ll find the appropriate area.

You may sort the results by category, rating, and other criteria here.

To receive more information and install an extension, click on the name of the extension you’re interested in.

To use the module to improve the functionality of your Shopware 6 website, click the Add Extension button. It displays under Extensions -> My Extensions after that.

With the aid of the toggle on the left, you may enable/disable installed extensions.

The right-hand context menu allows you to customize, delete, or rate the extension. Furthermore, you can obtain extra information.

On a self-hosted website

Extensions > My Extensions is where you may install Shopware 6 extensions on a self-hosted website. At the same time, you may manage the extensions for your shop that are already installed.

The following subsections make up the My extensions section:

• Apps – a list of the applications accessible in your account and store
• Theme – a list of all of the themes in your store and account
• Recommendations – Extensions are suggested based on areas and categories.
• Shopware Account –a section where you may link your business to your Shopware account

To upload an extension as a zip file, click the Upload extension button.

Although you can buy new extensions in the shop, the tool you want might not be featured under Apps or Themes. You must include it in this situation. You may install extensions to Shopware 6 in two methods.

• To begin, you may log in to your Shopware account to see a list of all the extensions that have previously been purchased for your domain. After that, you may install the extensions you want in Shopware 6.
• Second, you may manually upload the extensions to the store operator area by downloading the relevant zip file.

The program displays under Apps or Themes in both circumstances. It implies that you may set it up as follows:

• To access the context menu, go to: Select “…” from the drop-down menu.
• Install should be selected.
• Activate the add-on: In the Status column, press the button.

How to Configure extensions in Shopware

Some active extensions feature a menu item under Settings > Extensions that you may use to access the extension’s setup. The individual extension documentation contains information on the function and configuration of each extension.

Conclusion

Extensions are essential in your online store. You have the option of expanding the variety of operations in Shopware 6. You may install and manage your available extensions for your shop using “My Extensions.” You may add additional new extensions to your business to make it smarter and more dynamic.