This is the documentation for LemonStand V1, which has been discontinued. You can learn more and upgrade your store here.

LemonStand Version 1 Has Been Discontinued

This documentation is for LemonStand Version 1. LemonStand is now offered as a cloud-based eCommerce platform.
You can try the new LemonStand and learn about upgrading here.

System requirements

In order to install LemonStand, your system should meet the following system requirements:

  • Apache 2.0 or higher with mod_rewrite module enabled (AllowOverride option should be set to All for the installation directory).
  • PHP 5.2.5 or higher. Disabled safe_mode and open_basedir restrictions. Enabled short_open_tag option.
  • PHP GD library
  • MySQL 4.1 or higher. Version 5.x is recommended.
  • Multibyte String PHP module (mb_strings).
  • cURL PHP library.
  • OpenSSL library (required for maintain SSL connections with payment gateways and other remote servers).
  • Mcrypt PHP library.
  • Recommended memory available for PHP: 128Mb minimum.

Optional libraries

  • SOAP PHP library (required for communicating to some payment and shipping gateways, for example VersaPay or FedEx).

Browser plugins

Flash is required for displaying charts and for image/file uploading.

Requirements Evaluation Tool

You can use our System Requirements Evaluation Tool to check whether your server meets the system requirements.

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