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Discover how to effortlessly `remove catalog name` from your PrestaShop URL, making your site easier to access and more user-friendly.
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Simplifying Your PrestaShop URL: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you've been managing a PrestaShop store and found yourself frustrated with having to include a catalog name in your store's URL, you're not alone! Many users of PrestaShop 1.7.8.7 encounter this issue, where the URL looks something like domain.com/home/ instead of just domain.com. Fortunately, there is a simple solution to this problem. In this post, we will walk you through the steps required to remove the catalog name from your PrestaShop URL, making it more user-friendly and straightforward.

Understanding the Problem

When you set up your PrestaShop application within a subdirectory (in this case, /home), your website's URL ends up reflecting that directory structure. This means that customers must navigate to domain.com/home/ to access your site. While this works technically, it isn't the best for usability or branding. You want your website to be accessible directly from the root domain, simplifying access for your customers.

Solution Overview

To achieve a cleaner URL structure, you need to follow these simple steps:

Move your PrestaShop files.

Update your database settings.

Regenerate the .htaccess file.

Let’s dive into each of these steps in detail.

Step 1: Move Your PrestaShop Installation Files

The first step in simplifying your URL is to physically relocate your PrestaShop files:

Access your server via FTP or File Manager.

Move all the files and folders located in /public_html/home to the /public_html directory.

This adjustment will allow your PrestaShop installation to reside at the root level of your domain.

Step 2: Update the Database Settings

Once your files have been moved, you need to change the physical_uri setting in your database:

Access Your Database: You can do this via phpMyAdmin or another database management tool.

Locate the ps_shop_url Table: Find the ps_shop_url table in your PrestaShop database.

Edit the physical_uri Value: Change the value from /home/ to just /.

Alternatively, you can update this setting from your PrestaShop Backoffice:

Navigate to Seo & URLs.

Find the entry related to your shop URL and update the physical URI section to /.

Step 3: Regenerate the .htaccess File

After you’ve made the database change, you need to ensure that your site operates smoothly with the new URL structure:

Go back to your PrestaShop Backoffice.

Make sure to save your settings. This action will automatically regenerate the .htaccess file in the root directory with the proper directives for your new setup.

Final Thoughts

By following these three steps, you will have successfully removed the catalog name from your URL. This not only makes your website easier to access but also enhances the overall user experience. With a cleaner URL, your customers can navigate your site with ease, potentially improving traffic and sales.

Embrace the simplicity of a well-structured URL and let your PrestaShop store shine! If you have any questions or run into any issues during the process, feel free to reach out for further assistance or consult the PrestaShop community forums.

Happy selling!