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Install extensions

Install an extension (plugins, apps or themes) in Shopware 6

Note: This article is work in progress.

Rate extensions

Rate an extensions (plugins, app or theme) in Shopware 6

Note: This article is work in progress.

Purchase extensions

Purchase an extension (plugins, apps or themes) in the Shopware Store in Shopware 6

Note: This article is work in progress.

Rent extensions

Rent an extension (plugins, apps or themes) in the Shopware Store in Shopware 6

Note: This article is work in progress.

Install extensions manually

Install an extension (plugins, apps or themes) manually in Shopware 6

Note: This article is work in progress.

Update extensions manually

Update an extension (plugins, apps or themes) manually in Shopware 6

Note: This article is work in progress.

Manufacturer

In the Manufacturers module of Shopware 6 you manage the brands and producers of your products, including logo, description and website.

Manufacturers (also brands) let you assign your products to their producers. For each manufacturer you can store a logo, a description and a link to their website. This information can be shown in the storefront and used as a filter in your assortment.

You can find the module under Catalogues > Manufacturers.

ThemeWare® tip: With ThemeWare® you can present the manufacturer details maintained in Shopware – logo, description and link – attractively on your product pages and in your listings. GPSR-compliant manufacturer information and the responsible person can be displayed this way, too.

Further information

Please find more information regarding "Manufacturers" in the official Shopware documentation:

Properties

With properties in Shopware 6 you give products filterable characteristics and create the basis for variants.

Properties allow you to give your products filterable information. They also serve as the basis for generating variants. You can create various properties and assign them options - for example the property Size with the options XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL.

You can find the module under Catalogues > Properties.

ThemeWare® tip: With ThemeWare® you can show your products' properties as a clear table – below the product description or in a separate tab.

Further information

Please find more information regarding "Properties" in the official Shopware documentation:

Categories

In the category management of Shopware 6 you maintain your shop's category structure as well as shop pages, the service menu and landing pages.

In the category management you administer the category structure of your shop. In Shopware 6, categories are also used to organise the shop pages and the service menu and to create landing pages.

You can find the module under Catalogues > Categories.

ThemeWare® tip: ThemeWare® enhances your listing pages – for example with subcategories in the listing, highlighted categories and flexible product box layouts.

Further information

Please find more information regarding "Categories" in the official Shopware documentation:

Reviews

In the Reviews module of Shopware 6 you check, approve and comment on the product reviews submitted by your customers.

In Shopware 6 your customers can rate your products. The reviews then arrive in the administration, where you can check, approve and also comment on them.

You can find the module under Catalogues > Reviews.

ThemeWare® tip: Turn reviews into a sales argument: with the social proofing extension and the "Testimonial / customer review" CMS element you can showcase positive customer feedback prominently in your shop.

Further information

Please find more information regarding "Reviews" in the official Shopware documentation:

Products

In the Products module of Shopware 6 you create your products and manage prices, images, variants and stock across your entire catalogue.

The Products module is the central place to manage your entire assortment. Here you create new products and maintain all their information, such as prices, descriptions, images, variants, properties and stock levels. Variants, cross-selling and product reviews are also managed directly on the product. The product overview lets you keep track of your complete catalogue.

You can find the module under Catalogues > Products.

ThemeWare® tip: ThemeWare® gets more out of your product pages – for example with product benefits (USPs), payment method hints, share links, product videos and social proofing right inside the buy box.

Further information

Please find more information regarding "Products" in the official Shopware documentation:

Configuration

Overview of the configuration of Shopware 6: catalogues, orders, customers, marketing, extensions, themes and settings.

The configuration covers all the central areas you use to set up and maintain your Shopware 6 shop - from catalogue data such as products, categories and manufacturers, through orders and customers, to marketing, extensions, themes and the basic settings. The following articles briefly introduce the most important areas and link to the official Shopware documentation for details.

Further information

Please find more information regarding the configuration of Shopware 6 in the official Shopware documentation:

Promotions

With promotions in Shopware 6 you create discounts and voucher campaigns with individual conditions for your shop.

Promotions let you set up discounts and vouchers for your shop. You define the conditions under which a discount applies (for example a minimum order value or specific customer groups), how large it is and whether it is redeemed via a voucher code.

You can find the module under Marketing > Promotions.

ThemeWare® tip: Put your promotions in the spotlight – with ThemeWare® sale elements such as the countdown banner, hero countdown and discount banner you create attention and urgency.

Further information

Please find more information regarding "Promotions" in the official Shopware documentation:

Settings

More information on the topic "Settings" is available in the official Shopware documentation:

Sales channel

Sales channels in Shopware 6: the interface between the administration and the storefront for every sales route of your shop.

Sales channels are the interface between your administration and the storefront. Here you can create a separate sales channel for every channel through which you want to sell your products. Besides an online shop, this could also be the connection of an ERP system that is linked directly to your local store.

ThemeWare® tip: Give every sales channel its own look: with ThemeWare® design variants you can change your shop's character with a single click – five variants are included, ten more can be unlocked as an add-on.

Further information

Please find more information regarding "Sales Channels" in the official Shopware documentation:

Dynamic product groups

Dynamic product groups in Shopware 6 combine products automatically based on rules - ideal for product listings, promotions and cross-selling.

With dynamic product groups you combine products not manually but automatically, based on definable conditions. Using filter rules you define which characteristics a product must meet (for example manufacturer, price or category) - all matching products are assigned to the group automatically and update as soon as new products meet the criteria.

You can then use these groups in many places in your shop, for example in the product listings of the Shopping Experiences, in cross-selling or as the basis for promotions.

You can find the module under Catalogues > Dynamic product groups.

  1. Open Catalogues > Dynamic product groups and click Create dynamic product group.

Assign Shopware default theme

Assign the Shopware default theme in Shopware 6

In this article we show you how to assign the Shopware default theme.

  1. Open the administration of your shop

  2. Assign the Shopware default theme:

Customers

In the Customers module of Shopware 6 you manage all customer accounts, view order histories and create new customers manually.

The Customers module lets you manage all the customer accounts in your shop. You can see each customer's master data, addresses and order history, edit accounts and create new customers manually when needed.

You can find the module in the main navigation under Customers.

Please find more information regarding "Customers" in the official Shopware documentation:

Orders

In the Orders module of Shopware 6 you manage all incoming orders, edit payment and shipping status and create documents.

The Orders module brings together all the orders in your shop. Here you can see the status of every order, change payment and delivery status, edit line items and create documents such as invoices or delivery notes.

You can find the module in the main navigation under Orders.

Please find more information regarding "Orders" in the official Shopware documentation:

Shopping Experiences

Shopping Experiences in Shopware 6: create and centrally manage landing pages, shop pages and category layouts with drag & drop.

In the Shopping Experiences you can create and centrally manage content pages such as landing pages, shop pages and category layouts.

Please find more information regarding "Shopping Experiences" in the official Shopware documentation:

Newsletter

Under Newsletter recipients in Shopware 6 you manage everyone who has signed up for your newsletter and their status.

Under the newsletter recipients you find a list of everyone who has signed up for your newsletter. Here you can see each recipient's subscription status (for example the double opt-in) and edit, filter and export recipients.

You can find the module under Marketing > Newsletter recipients.

Please find more information regarding "Newsletter recipients" in the official Shopware documentation:

Media

In the Media module of Shopware 6 you upload images and files, sort them into folders and manage your media library.

Under the Media menu item you can upload new media, sort them into folders and manage existing media.

The media managed here are then used in many places in your shop – for example on products, categories and in the Shopping Experiences.

You can find the module under Content > Media.

Please find more information regarding "Media" in the official Shopware documentation:

Activate extensions

Activate an extension (plugins, apps or themes) in Shopware 6

  • Open the administration of your shop

  • Switch via the main navigation to the "Extension Management" (1) (2) ("Extensions" => "My Extensions")

  • Activate ThemeWare® via the

Navigate to your sales channel via the main navigation ("Sales Channels" => "..." => Tab "Theme")
  • Please assign the Shopware default theme to the appropriate sales channel

  • Clear the Shopware cache (not available in the Cloud):

    1. Navigate via the main navigation to the section "Cache & Indexes" ("Settings" => "System")

    2. Click on "Clear caches"

    3. The Shopware cache will now be cleared...

  • Reload website and browser cache:

    • Then reload the storefront in your web browser with a cache refresh:

      • Windows: Ctrl + F5

      • Mac: Command (⌘) + Shift (⇧) + R or Command (⌘) + Option/Alt (⌥) + R

  • Assign default theme

    Update extensions

    Update an extension (plugins, apps or themes) in Shopware 6

    Note: This article is work in progress.

    Enter a meaningful name and, optionally, a description.

  • In the Filter area, use AND and OR conditions to define which products belong to the group.

  • Use the Preview to check which products currently match, then save the group.

  • Please find more information regarding "Dynamic product groups" in the official Shopware documentation:

    Creating a dynamic product group

    ThemeWare® tip: You can showcase dynamic product groups effectively in the Shopping Experiences and product listings designed by ThemeWare®.

    Further information

    switch button
    (3) on the left of the ThemeWare® logo

    The extension has now been activated.

    Further information

    Further information

    ThemeWare® tip: ThemeWare® extends the Shopping Experiences with numerous additional CMS blocks and CMS elements – from teasers, banners and hero sliders to sale elements – including a variety of animations and hover effects for lively content pages.

    Further information

    ThemeWare® tip: With the ThemeWare® newsletter widget you can win new subscribers conveniently right in your storefront.

    Further information

    ThemeWare® tip: Your images shine with ThemeWare® – for example in the "Gallery grid" CMS element for appealing product and content image galleries.

    Further information

    Extensions

    The Extension Management lists all the extensions that you have currently added to your Shopware account or your Shopware installation. Here you can manage and edit them.

    Extensions in Shopware 6 are managed in the following order:

    • Purchase extensions

      • Purchase extensions

    • Install extensions

    • Maintain extensions

    • Remove extensions

    Please find more information regarding "Extensions" in the official Shopware documentation:

    Return extensions

    Return an extension (plugins, apps or themes) in Shopware 6

    In general, when purchasing extensions in the Shopware Store, it is always a good idea to install them in advance as a trial version in the form of a free trial month (trial version). This way you can test the extension for 30 days free of charge and make sure that it meets your expectations.

    If, despite this, you have accidentally purchased an extension incorrectly, please contact our sales department using the contact form.

    Inserting images into text fields

    Images can currently only be inserted into text fields of CMS elements with a little "trick". We explain how this works in these instructions.

    1. Open the administration of your shop

    2. Media Manager

    Caches & Indexes

    Clear and warm up caches and indexes in Shopware 6 - when it makes sense and how to do it.

    When making changes in the store (especially when they affect the storefront), it is quite useful to clear the Shopware cache once.

    In the module Caches & Indexes you have the possibility to clear and warm up the cache.

    1. Open your shop administration

    2. Navigate to the section "Settings" => "System" => "Caches & Indexes".

    Uninstall extensions

    Uninstall an extension (plugins, apps or themes) in Shopware 6

    • Open the administration of your shop

    • Switch via the main navigation to the "Extension Management" (1) (2) ("Extensions" => "My Extensions")

    • Click on the

    Maintenance mode

    In this article you will learn how to activate the maintenance mode for a sales channel.

    1. Open the administration of your shop

    2. Switch via the main navigation to the sales channel of your storefront in the section "Sales Channels" (1)

    Deactivate extensions

    Deactivate an extension (plugins, apps or themes) in Shopware 6

    • Open the administration of your shop

    • Switch via the main navigation to the "Extension Management" (1) (2) ("Extensions" => "My Extensions")

    • Deactivate the extension via the

    Remove extensions

    Remove an extension (plugins, apps or themes) in Shopware 6

    • Open the administration of your shop

    • Switch via the main navigation to the "Extension Management" (1) (2) ("Extensions"=> "My extensions")

    • Click the

    Remove extensions

    Further information

    Activate extensions
    Install extensions
    Update extensions
    Deactivate extensions
    Uninstall extensions
    Switch to the Media Manager via the main navigation ("Content" => "Shopping Experiences")
  • Browse for the desired image

  • Now copy the path to the image to the clipboard by clicking on "Copy Link" (1, 2)

  • HTML code

    • To insert the image as an HTML element in a text field, you must insert the path in a corresponding HTML code

    • Use the following example for this: <img src="..." alt="...">

      • Replace the ellipsis in the src tag with the image path

      • Replace the ellipsis in the tag alt with a short description of the image

  • Shopping Experience Management

    1. Switch to Shopping Experience Management via the main navigation ("Content" => "Shopping Experiences")

    2. Open the desired CMS layout

    3. Click on the "gear" icon to configure the desired CMS element

    4. The pop-up "Element settings" will open

    5. Click on the "code" icon to switch to HTML mode (3)

    6. Insert the HTML code created above at the desired position

    7. Wait a moment until the HTML Sanitizer of Shopware 6 has checked the code

    8. Save your changes

  • You have now inserted an image into a text field.


    You can find more information about inserting HTML code and the Shopware 6 HTML Sanitizer in the following article:

    <img src="..." alt="...">

    Screenshots

    Note: If an image is missing in the Storefront, the path to the image has probably changed (e.g. by renaming or moving it). Just correct the path by repeating the above steps.

    Code example

    Further information

    HTML code

    Click onto the button "Clear caches" (1) or onto the button "Clear and warm up caches" (2)

    Caches & Indexes

    This allows you to empty the caches without them being warmed up again immediately afterwards.

    At first, a new cache will be created. As soon as this exists, the old cache will be removed.

    Updates the indexes such as the category and product indexes as well as the SEO URLs. Using the dropdown menu you can choose all indexes that should not be updated when updating the indexes.

    Note: This article is only relevant for users of a self-hosted store.

    Clear caches (1)

    Clearing and warming up caches (2)

    Updating indexes (3)

    Further information

    Context-Button
    (3) next to the theme to open the context menu and click on "
    Uninstall
    " (4)
  • In the following pop-up you have to confirm the uninstallation with the "Uninstall" button once again

  • The extension has now been uninstalled.

    Uninstall extension

    Note: It makes sene, but is not necessary, to deactivate extensions before uninstalling them.

    Important: Unlicensed extensions must be completely deleted and may not appear in the plugin manager of your shop!

    Scroll in the Tab "General" to the Section "Status" (2)
  • Click the switch button "Maintenance mode" (3)

  • Now click the button "Save" at the top (4)

  • The corresponding sales channel is now in maintenance mode.

    Activate maintenance mode in Shopware 6

    In maintenance mode the sales channel will be invisible to visitors. However, you will be able to access it, using white listed IPs. This way you can safely work on the sales channel data (e.g. to make updates), while blocking visitors at a maintenance mode screen.

    Add IP addresses to the whitelist in order to allow selective access to your shop. You may add IPv4 and IPv6 addresses as needed.

    You can change the layout for maintenance pages in the basic information ("Settings" => "Shop") of your shop. In the section "Shop pages" you will find the option "Shop page layout for maintenance pages".

    Screenshots

    Maintenance mode

    Whitelist for IP addresses

    Changing the default maintenance layout

    Further information

    switch button
    (3) on the left of the extension logo

    The extension has now been deactivated.

    Deactivate extension

    Tip: In order to deactivate a theme, it must no longer be assigned to a sales channel!

    Important: Unlicensed extensions must be completely deleted and may not appear in the plugin manager of your shop!

    Context-Button
    (3) next to the theme in order to open the context menu and click "
    Remove
    " (4)
  • Log in to the Shopware Account within the tab "Shopware Account" with your account update your data so that the deletion of the extension is updated in the entire system.

  • The extension has now been removed.

    Remove extension

    Extensions with valid licenses will be displayed in the Extension Management even after "removing" them, because the corresponding account still owns this license. You can remove/archiv the license itself in your Shopware Account:

    • Go to your Shopware Account at https://account.shopware.com and cancel the rental there. Without this cancellation, the rental contract will continue to be charged.

    Note: It is necessary to uninstall extensions before deleting them.

    Note: If the extension cannot be deleted, it can in most cases be deleted directly via FTP and from the database.

    Remove license

    Shopware 6 - Settingsdocs.shopware.com
    Shopware Documentation: Settings
    Shopware 6 - Categoriesdocs.shopware.com
    Shopware documentation: Categories
    Shopware 6 - Catalogues - Create productsdocs.shopware.com
    Shopware documentation: Create products
    Shopware 6 - Marketing - Promotionsdocs.shopware.com
    Shopware documentation: Promotions
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    Shopware 6 - Content - Mediadocs.shopware.com
    Shopware documentation: Media
    Shopware 6 - Configurationdocs.shopware.com
    Shopware documentation: Configuration
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    Shopware 6 - Catalogues - Dynamic product groupsdocs.shopware.com
    Shopware documentation: Dynamic product groups
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    Shopware 6 - Catalogues - Product overviewdocs.shopware.com
    Shopware documentation: Product overview
    Shopware 6 - configuration - caches & indexesdocs.shopware.com
    Shopware documentation: Caches & Indexes
    Shopware 6 - Catalogues - Propertiesdocs.shopware.com
    Shopware documentation: Properties
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    Shopware 6 - Settings - Sales channeldocs.shopware.com
    Shopware Documentation: Sales Channels
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    Shopware 6 - Marketing - Newsletter recipientsdocs.shopware.com
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    Shopware 6 - Catalogues - Manufacturerdocs.shopware.com
    Shopware documentation: Manufacturers
    Shopware 6 - Extensionsdocs.shopware.com
    Shopware documentation: Extensions
    Shopware 6 - Ordersdocs.shopware.com
    Shopware documentation: Orders
    Shopware 6 - Customersdocs.shopware.com
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    Themes

    The Theme Management lists all the themes that you have currently added to your Shopware installation. Here you can also manage and edit them.

    Themes in Shopware 6 are managed in the following order:

    • Purchase theme

      • Purchase theme

    • Install theme

      1. Activate theme

      2. Install theme

      3. Assign theme

    • Maintain theme

      • Update theme

    • Remove theme

      1. Assign default theme

      2. Deactivate theme

    Please find more information regarding "Themes" in the official Shopware Documentation:

    Configure theme

    Uninstall theme
  • Remove theme

  • Further information

    Shopware 6 - Content - Shopping Experiencesdocs.shopware.com
    Shopware documentation: Shopping Experiences
    Shopware 6 - Content - Themesdocs.shopware.com
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    Shopware 6 - Sales channeldocs.shopware.com
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    Shopware 6 - Products - Reviewsdocs.shopware.com
    Shopware documentation: Reviews
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