How to enable debug mode on your PrestaShop site

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How to enable debug mode on your PrestaShop site

PrestaShop includes several parameters that you can use to debug your shop.

Generally, these parameters are intended for use by developers and should not be used on production sites. However, you can also use them in certain scenarios to help you solve problems you may encounter, such as with modules or themes.

How to activate Debug mode on your PrestaShop site

If you have a shared package such as Perso/Starter/Standard/Performance :

1. Log in to your customer area or connect to your site via FTP
2. Use the file manager or your FTP client and modify the defines.inc.php file located in the config folder.

If you have a shared package such as cPanel :

1. Connect to cPanel or connect to your site via FTP
2. Use the cPanel file manager or your FTP client and modify the defines.inc.php file located in the config folder.

If you have a shared hosting package such as Plesk :

1. Connect to your Plesk or connect to your site via FTP
2. Use the file manager or your FTP client and modify the defines.inc.php file located in the config folder.

After opening the defines.inc.php file to modify it, change the line define('_PS_MODE_DEV_', false); to define('_PS_MODE_DEV_', true); and save the file.

• Since PrestaShop 1.7, you can do this via your shop administration.

To do this, connect to your PrestaShop administration panel, then from the"Advanced settings" menu (1) click on"Performance" (2)

• Then click on the"YES" button to the right of"Debug mode".

Conclusion:

You have learned how to activate Debug mode in your PrestaShop. Debug mode allows you to view important information, such as errors, which will help you correct the operation of your site.