Introduction

Magento Open Source 2.4.9 is the latest Magento release and includes support for PHP 8.5, OpenSearch 3, Composer 2.9.3+, MySQL 8.4, and several platform upgrades designed to improve performance, security, and long-term compatibility.

In this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to install Magento 2.4.9 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS from scratch using:

• Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
• Apache
• PHP 8.5
• MySQL 8.4
• OpenSearch 3
• Composer 2.9+

By the end of this guide, you will have a fully functional Magento 2.4.9 installation running on Ubuntu.

Before starting the installation process, make sure your server meets the latest

Magento 2.4.9 System Requirements & Compatibility Guide

This includes PHP 8.5, OpenSearch 3, MySQL 8.4, Composer 2.9.3+, and other supported technologies.

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Magento 2.4.9 System Requirements

Before proceeding, ensure your server meets the latest Magento 2.4.9 requirements.

Component	Version
Ubuntu	24.04 LTS
PHP	8.5
Composer	2.9.3+
MySQL	8.4
OpenSearch	3
Apache	2.4+
RAM	8 GB Recommended
CPU	4 Cores Recommended

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Step 1: Update Ubuntu

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y

Verify Ubuntu version:

lsb_release -a

Expected output:

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

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Step 2: Install Apache

sudo apt install apache2 -y

Enable Apache:

sudo systemctl enable apache2
sudo systemctl start apache2

Verify:

sudo systemctl status apache2

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Step 3: Install PHP 8.5

Add PHP repository:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ondrej/php -y
sudo apt update

Install PHP 8.5:

sudo apt install php8.5 \
php8.5-cli \
php8.5-common \
php8.5-mysql \
php8.5-curl \
php8.5-gd \
php8.5-intl \
php8.5-bcmath \
php8.5-soap \
php8.5-xml \
php8.5-mbstring \
php8.5-zip \
php8.5-fpm \
php8.5-opcache \
php8.5-xsl \
php8.5-sockets -y

Verify:

php -v

Expected:

PHP 8.5.x

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Step 4: Install MySQL 8.4

Install MySQL:

sudo apt install mysql-server -y

Verify:

mysql --version

Secure installation:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

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Step 5: Create Magento Database

Login:

sudo mysql

Execute:

CREATE DATABASE magento;

CREATE USER 'magento_user'@'localhost'
IDENTIFIED BY 'StrongPassword123';

GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON magento.* TO 'magento_user'@'localhost';

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

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Step 6: Install OpenSearch 3

Magento 2.4.9 supports OpenSearch 3.

Install OpenSearch following the official OpenSearch installation guide.

After installation verify:

curl -X GET http://localhost:9200

Expected output:

{
  "name" : "opensearch-node"
}

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Step 7: Install Composer 2.9+

Download Composer:

curl -sS https://getcomposer.org/installer | php

Move globally:

sudo mv composer.phar /usr/local/bin/composer

Verify:

composer --version

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Step 8: Download Magento 2.4.9

Move to web root:

cd /var/www/html

Install Magento:

composer create-project \
--repository-url=https://repo.magento.com/ \
magento/project-community-edition magento249

Enter your Magento Marketplace Public Key and Private Key when prompted.

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Step 9: Configure Apache Virtual Host

Create configuration:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/magento.conf

Add:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerName magento.local
    DocumentRoot /var/www/html/magento249/pub

    <Directory /var/www/html/magento249/pub>
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory>
</VirtualHost>

Enable configuration:

sudo a2ensite magento.conf
sudo a2enmod rewrite
sudo systemctl restart apache2

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Step 10: Configure Magento Permissions

Navigate to Magento root:

cd /var/www/html/magento249

Set ownership:

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data .

Set permissions:

find var generated vendor pub/static pub/media app/etc -type f -exec chmod g+w {} +

find var generated vendor pub/static pub/media app/etc -type d -exec chmod g+ws {} +

chmod u+x bin/magento

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Step 11: Install Magento 2.4.9

Run installation:

php bin/magento setup:install \
--base-url=http://magento.local \
--db-host=localhost \
--db-name=magento \
--db-user=magento_user \
--db-password=StrongPassword123 \
--admin-firstname=Sonal \
--admin-lastname=Admin \
--admin-email=admin@example.com \
--admin-user=admin \
--admin-password=Admin@123456 \
--language=en_US \
--currency=USD \
--timezone=Asia/Kolkata \
--use-rewrites=1 \
--search-engine=opensearch \
--opensearch-host=localhost \
--opensearch-port=9200

Installation may take several minutes.

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Step 12: Deploy Static Content

php bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy -f

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Step 13: Reindex Magento

php bin/magento indexer:reindex

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Step 14: Flush Cache

php bin/magento cache:flush

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Verify Magento Installation

Frontend:

http://magento.local

Admin:

http://magento.local/admin

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Common Magento Installation Errors

Error: Permission Denied

Fix:

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/magento249

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Error: Missing PHP Extension

Install required extension:

sudo apt install php8.5-xml php8.5-soap php8.5-intl php8.5-gd

Restart Apache:

sudo systemctl restart apache2

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Error: Composer Memory Limit

Fix:

php -d memory_limit=-1 /usr/local/bin/composer install

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Error: OpenSearch Connection Failed

Verify:

curl http://localhost:9200

Restart OpenSearch service.

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Error: Blank Page After Installation

Enable developer mode:

php bin/magento deploy:mode:set developer

Review logs:

tail -f var/log/system.log

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What’s New in Magento 2.4.9?

Magento Open Source 2.4.9 introduces:

• PHP 8.5 support
• OpenSearch 3 support
• Symfony 7.4 LTS support
• Composer 2.9 compatibility
• Valkey 9 support
• Improved security and platform stability
• Hundreds of bug fixes and performance enhancements

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Conclusion

Magento 2.4.9 is a significant platform update that prepares Magento stores for modern PHP, OpenSearch, and infrastructure requirements. Installing Magento 2.4.9 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS provides a stable and future-ready development environment.

If you’re planning a Magento upgrade, migration, custom development, performance optimization, or ongoing Magento support, ensure your infrastructure aligns with Magento 2.4.9 requirements from the beginning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ubuntu 24.04 supported for Magento 2.4.9?

Yes. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is an excellent choice for Magento 2.4.9 deployments.

Does Magento 2.4.9 require OpenSearch?

Yes. OpenSearch is the supported search engine for Magento 2.4.9.

Which PHP version is recommended for Magento 2.4.9?

PHP 8.5 is the latest supported version and recommended for new installations.

Can I install Magento 2.4.9 on localhost?

Yes. Magento can be installed locally for development and testing purposes.

How much RAM is required?

A minimum of 4 GB is required, but 8 GB or more is recommended for smooth development and production performance.