How to Install Impact Designer in a Custom Store

Before starting, make sure your server meets the Technical Requirements!
► You can check the requirements here.

Step 1: Upload and Unzip the Package

1. Upload the Impact Designer installation package to your server’s root directory.
2. Unzip the package using either:
   • The unzip command via SSH, or
   • Your server’s cPanel File Manager.
3. You should be able to access the Impact Designer installation link for your site, which will look similar to this: https://www.abc.com/impactdesigner/install

Step 2: Run the Installation Wizard

1. Open the installation link in your browser
2. The Installation Wizard will appear.
   • Confirm your platform and Impact Designer version.
   • Select your language, then click “Start Installation”.

Step 3: Domain & Path Setup

1. In the Host URL field, your domain name will be automatically filled in.
   • The domain here must match your registered domain.
   • If it doesn’t, the installation will not proceed to the next step. You’ll need to re-download the package for the correct domain.
2. In the Installation Path field, you’ll see the folder where Impact Designer will be installed.
   • The Default folder name would be “designer”.
3. Click Save & Continue.

Step 4: Verify Server Configuration

1. In the next step, the server configuration is verified.
   • Missing requirements will show as a red cross.
   • Follow the Impact Designer Server Requirements guide to fix them, and click Continue.
2. “Availability of dependent Libraries and Apps” checks whether ImageMagick, Inkscape, and Ghostscript are installed on your server.
   • This is needed to generate print files in CMYK format. If you see a red cross mark here, you can continue to the next step since it’s optional.

Step 5: Database Setup

1. Enter your database details:
   ‣ Database Host
   ‣ Database Name
   ‣ Database User
   ‣ Password

► We recommend creating a separate database from your eCommerce store to ensure that future Impact Designer updates are not affected.

2. Click Save & Continue.

Step 6: Create Admin Credentials

1. Set up your Impact Designer Admin login:
   • Username
   • Password (and confirmation)
   • Security Question & Answer
2. Save these credentials, you’ll need them to log in later.
3. Click Save & Continue.

Step 7: Complete Setup

1. Click “Designer Admin” → Opens the Impact Designer Admin Dashboard (log in with your credentials).
2. Click “Designer Tool” → Opens a product page with the Designer Tool ready to use.

You’re now fully set up!