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Thanks.  Didn't mean to hijack the USPS thread with UPS, but each time I thought I was done, I wasn't done.  I'll try it later and if it doesn't work, I'll investigate.

I went through this and I have my access key, but I saw nothing about an ID or password that's any different from my account.  USPS -- yes, but I didn't see it in UPS.

Okay, it looks like I have UPS configured.  The only thing questionable is the username, which I used my UPS Account Number, as well as password.  If this is incorrect  let me know.  I'll be trying it out soon, hopefully.  Thanks again!

Thanks once again -- I will go through it.  Yes, I already have a UPS account.

I've spent some time with Abante this evening.  I've jumped to the fun part, and replaced the make-up categories with various stereos and speakers.  Before long I can start removing and installing some of the products.

The things I still need to do, set up Paypal, set up sales tax for Florida customers, and rearrange the banner page.

At first it seems like I'm at the second step, climbing the Washington Monument, but actually I'm making some serious headway.  It might not be long before I go live.

thanks again!

Thanks again for your help, and for the links.

The USPS extension I used is the default.
I've enabled two options for shipping -- Priority Mail for domestic, and Priority Mail International for the rest.  However, if I can get the UPS Extension working, I can select UPS Ground for domestic and USPS for international, as this is how my supplier does it.

So first the good news -- I printed the instructions for USPS, and found UPS and printed that as well.  USPS looks like it's ready to rock 'n roll.  UPS requires an Access Key, which I get by going into their developer kit and selecting an API.  Question:  which API do I select, just to get an access key, just to get a calculation when a customer places an order?  As for username and password, do I use my account number and password?

Thanks!

Okay, I have another stupid, basic question.

Please pardon me for asking so many questions in this manner, but I'm taking very slow steps to ensure I'm doing things right.

Installing USPS was too easy.  My former software -- it took 9 years and I never did get it working.  Here, I installed it and bada bing!

I turned it on and I turned the flat rate default module off.  So I'm assuming that every order will have a shipping calculation based on USPS.

Within that module, or extension if you prefer, just below the enable switch there is a debug switch, which I left off.  I left everything else as is.  What is this debug?  Should I keep it off, or do I need it in some way?

There were options on that pae for adding box dimensions, etc., which obviously I don't know and will change with each order anyway.  I did put in a name and password, not quite sure why I need this.  Can this extension calculate a shipping cost based solely on weight?  That's all I have for most of the products.

Thanks in advance.  Although a newbie, my experience with AbanteCart so far has been really pleasant.

Once again, thank you very very much!

Yes, I thought that I already had it secured; maybe Softand lucious did this as I was installing it, but the two website thing had me scratching my head.  So step 1 is checked off.

If steps can be skipped, and gone back to later, agreed -- maybe I can skip Paypal for the moment.

But this guide is the closest thing to "Here's what you do next."

Just poking around in there, I'm understanding a lot of it, just getting used to where everything is, as it's far different from what I've been using.

It's almost as if you trade in your 1939 Hudson for a 2020 Cadillac.  Where's the choke?  I can't find the choke.  What's this seat belt indicator mean?  What's the screen for?

Something else you might enjoy.  AbanteCart is not the only program I was considering.  There were a few others I was looking at, and I sent e-mails to a couple of them just to ask about them.  AbanteCart is what I installed, based largely on the fact that I got my questions ansered quickly, and I'm definitely on my way.  Another one, a newer version of what I was using before, I just this minute got a reply:  "Don't ask me, go to the forum for support."  This, after having been to the forum and getting nowhere.  Support is everything; this reinforces my decision to go with AbanteCart.  Thanks!

Brand new to this.  I've just installed AbanteCart and am starting to set up.  I've printed out the "Going live checklist from the documentation.  Step 1 is install an SSL certificate.  Note:  your domain name with and without the www part to be two different websites.

Huh?  Sorry, but it isn't taking me long to get lost.  What do I need to do here?

Thanks in advance.

While I'm here, step 2 is payment processor.  I use Paypal.  Years ago I had set up the old site, and I sure don't remember how I did it but I recall it was just a few clicks.  Anything I should watch out for?

Just to let you know, I REALLY appreciate the help you gave me.  I'm now loged into my admin page, and have had a chance to poke around and get used to it.  As for where to start, I've printed out the "Going live checklist" in the documentation.

Since I don't do this every day, I'm looking this over and scratching my head.  So I have new questions, which I'll be posting on a new thread.

Thanks again!

Maybe this will help.  This is what my website looks like in CoreFTP.  I've attached a screenshot.  Second screen, I went into the abante folder, no cart.  Third screen, I went into admin.  Does this help?

Okay, I tried and it didn't work.

I posted exactly what I typed, but can't post.  My website is garytayman  period  com.  If I add /AbanteCart it takes me to the store.

It's hard to explain things here, as the forum keeps changing things on me.  it's / a b a n t e , without the cart.  That's the folder I made.  I tried /AbanteCart/admin123, no dice.  Uh, once again without the cart.

You may try if you like.  How do I get to the admin sign-in page?  I searched for this in the user manual and there's nothing there that I could find.  I had tried the accounts because I couldn't find it anywhere else; makes sense to be elsewhere but I can't find it.

Okay, roadblock!
Please tell me what I'm doing wrong.

When I installed Abantecart, it asked what name and password to use.  I put in username Boss.  I entered a password.  I double-checked the password to verify before proceeding.  All looked good.

Then I got an e-mail stating that Abante was successfully installed, with some details.  It displayed username as Boss, and showed a password of ********.  No display, eight digits, and the password I put in had 16 digits.

So then I came to this forum and read your note.  Interesting that I have to edit the password, but I followed your instructions and put in my 16 digit password.  When I clicked to save, a smallk window came up in the top right corner, asking if I want to save this.  It showed Boss, and more asterisks, that again did not look right.  I clicked the eye, and it displayed garbage.  I typed in my 16 digit password once again, and saved it.

Still not sure what I'm doing, I went to the "store" and l clicked Accounts.  I entered Boss and my 16-digit password, got errors saying my password is bad.

Is this how I'm supposed to go into Admin, by going to Accounts?  Am I supposed to go somewhere else?  How do I get into Admin?

By the way, just spending a few minutes in the main page, I'm VERY impressed!  I love the improvement, and can't wait to get this up and running!

One interesting thing -- I'll have to rethink this -- I currently have charts -- example, if you have a 1968 Camaro, it uses THESE kickpanels -- and a link directly to the product.  The interface with abante is so much better, I can find things much more easily -- but I still need to incorporate these charts into the mix.  It may take a serious redo.  But it'll be worth it, as I'm really impressed with the look.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!  Success!

This is why I asked first.  Installing this in the root directory would have made quite a mess!  I knew the answer would be an easy one; but I simply wanted to ask first before proceeding.

I checked with CoreFTP and it's there, so very good.  I also went to my website and added /Abante to the URL, and got a page with sample products -- essentially the consumer page.

But now for the million dollar question:  How do I get to the admin page to start setting up?  I typed /admin and it says forbidden.  I need to get to a login page, then make a shortcut on my desktop so I can get back in easily.  I'm still using Windows 7 on my desktop (don't ask).  (Okay, I'll answer if you're curious -- I installed Windows 10 the day it was introduced, and half of my business apps refused to work, so I had to go back to 7.  All my other computers are 10 but this one.)

I'm sure it's another easy-peasey answer.

Thanks again!

Thanks for your reply.  Remember I don't do this stuff every day.  The default folder is Admin, and I wasn't sure if it needed to stay that way and there was another place to put Abantecart, or if it makes its own folder called Abantecart, or what it does.  I'm sure that whatever I guess at, it will be wrong, which is why I'm asking.  So -- will it make the folder, or do I have to make the folder before installing?