Install extension using Connect Manager

A guide to help you install Mage2Plenty Magento 1 connector using Magento Connect Manager.

Although our extension is pre-tested before it reaches production state, we recommend deploying and testing it on staging first, then deploying to production when satisfied.

Installation Steps

Download the extension

Download latest extension package from your account at mage2plenty.com The extension package consists of five individual modules:

  • Plenty_Core
  • Plenty_Customers
  • Plenty_Item
  • Plenty_Orders
  • Plenty_Stock

Requirements check

Ensure all system requirements are met before installation.

Create backup

Create database backup.

  • Login to your magento store admin
  • Within admin, go to System » Tools » Backups
Magento 1 backup system
Magento 1 backup system
  • Within backups page, click on Database Backup button to create the backup of your Database.

Disable compilation

If you have compilation enabled, please disabled it prior to installation.

  • Go to System » Tools » Compilation.
  • Within compilation page, click on “Disable” button to disable compilation.
Magento 1 extension installation - disable compilation
Magento 1 extension installation - disable compilation

Install extension using Connect Manager

Mage2Plenty is magneto connect compatible. It’s been compiled using magento package extensions manager and should be compatible with your system.

  • Go to System » Magento Connect » Magento Connect Manager.
Magento 1 extension installation - connect manager
Magento 1 extension installation - connect manager
  • You may need to login to Magento Connect Manager interface.
  • Within Connect Manager, use “Direct package file upload” section to install the extension.
  • Click on “Choose file” button and select Mage2Plenty zipped file for upload.
  • Click on “Upload” button to install the extension.
Magento 1 extension installation - connect manager
Magento 1 extension installation - connect manager

Flush cache

  • Return to admin and go to System » Cache Management.
  • Click on Flush Cache Storage button to flush cache.
Magento 1 extension installation - flush cache
Magento 1 extension installation - flush cache

Re-enable compilation

If you need to re-enable compilation, do the following:

  • Go back to System » Tools » Compilation and click on “Run Compilation Process” button to re-compile the files.
Magento 1 extension installation - compilation
Magento 1 extension installation - re-enable compilation

Clear admin session

Now log out of administration to clear admin sessions and log back in. This will reset admin permissions for new extension.

Verify the extension

To verify that the extension is installed, navigate to System » Configuration. You should now see new PlentyMarkets tab configuration on your left.

Magento 1 extension installation - verify installation
Magento 1 extension installation - verify installation

Configure your connector

Next you should configure the extension. Begin with system configuration


Install extension using FTP
Getting started with configuration