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title: "PrestaShop 9 Alpha 1 is Available!"
subtitle: "We need your help! Check the new major PrestaShop version."
date: 2024-05-15
date: 2024-06-04
authors: [ PrestaShop ]
icon: icon-gift
image: /assets/images/2024/05/v9alpha1/blog_1534x424_black.jpeg
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## How to test PrestaShop 9

Click the button below to download the new version. The installation process remains the same as in previous versions. Please note: this version requires PHP 8.1 or higher.
To build ZIP file with PrestaShop 9 Alpha 1, you can use [PrestaShop Release Creation](https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/tree/develop/tools/build) tool.

{{< cta "https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.0.0-alpha1" >}}Download PrestaShop 9 Alpha 1 now!{{< /cta >}}
### Requirements

To build PrestaShop 9 Alpha, you need to have a fully working environment, either a server or Docker, that meets the following requirements:

* PHP 8.1 (PHP 8.2 and 8.3 are also supported)
* Composer 2
* Node.js 16 and NPM 8

You can check all system requirements in the [documentation](https://devdocs.prestashop-project.org/9/basics/installation/system-requirements/).

### Create a new PrestaShop 9 distribution

1. Clone the PrestaShop repository and switch to the "alpha-1" tag or download the ZIP file with sources from the [release page]().
2. Run `php tools/build/CreateRelease.php --version="9.0.0"` in the root directory of the PrestaShop source code.
3. The script will create a ZIP file with the PrestaShop 9 Alpha 1 distribution in the `build` directory.

### Install PrestaShop 9

The installation process remains the same as in previous versions.

{{< cta "https://github.com/PrestaShop/PrestaShop/releases/tag/9.0.0-alpha1" >}}Download PrestaShop 9 Alpha 1 sources now!{{< /cta >}}

If you plan to test the new API, it's important to look at the tutorial explaining how to use it properly. [This tutorial](#) will give you a clear idea of how to work with the API effectively, ensuring you can get the most out of your testing.

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This list is not exhaustive, and we will continue to work on other areas of the software to ensure a stable release.

## FAQ - last update on 15th of May, 2024
## FAQ - last update on 4th of June, 2024

**Can I upgrade to PrestaShop 9 Alpha?**

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