Magento Basic Setup and Store Information Configuration: Detailed Step-by-Step & Flowchart Guide

Magento is a powerful and flexible e-commerce platform that allows users to configure the store in detail according to their needs. Below are the detailed steps to configure Magento and the related flowchart.

Here are detailed step-by-step instructions:

Step 1: Login to Magento Backend Admin Panel

Open your website and add "/admin" to the end of the URL. Log in using your administrator account.

Step 2: Go to the configuration page

In the top navigation bar, select Stores > Settings > Configuration.

Step 3: Configure basic settings

Select General in the left navigation bar, where you can configure the following settings:

• Store Information: Enter the name of the store, country, region, city, street address and other information. This information is used for invoices, e-mail and other communications.
• single-store model: If you have only one store, you can enable this option and it will turn off the multi-store feature, thus simplifying configuration.
• Regional Options: Select the default language, time zone and currency. You should choose the language and time zone that is appropriate for your target audience and location.
• Other settings: Configure other settings such as redirection options, email options, etc. according to your needs.

Step 4: Configure Store Information

In the left navigation bar select General > Store Information where you can configure the following settings:

• Store name and address: Enter information such as the name of the store, country, region, city, street address, etc. This information is displayed to the user in the footer, contact page, etc. of the website.
• time of business: Specify the store's hours of operation, which are important for letting customers know when you're open.
• Country options: Select the list of countries that can be shipped as well as the default country, these options will be used in the delivery and address forms.

Step 5: Configure other settings

You will also need to configure some other settings that can be found in other tabs such as "Web", "Design", "Shipping Settings", "Shipping Settings", "Payment Methods" and so on.

• Web Settings: You can set store URLs, manage cookie settings, set default and 404 pages, etc. here.
• Design setup: You can configure your site's theme, manage CSS styles, and set the HTML header, footer, and footer here.
• Shipping Settings: You can set the default shipping source, manage shipping methods, and set up order processing methods, etc. here.
• payment method: You can manage the available payment methods, set up the payment process, configure security options, etc. here.

Step 6: Save configuration

Once you have completed all the configurations, click the "Save Config" button in the upper right corner of the page to save the changes so that your settings take effect.

These are the detailed steps for configuring Magento's basic settings and store information. This is just a general guide, the specific interface and options may vary depending on the version of Magento you are using. If you encounter any problems during the configuration process, we recommend checking the official Magento documentation or seeking support for more detailed help.