How to install Drush?

Drush is a utility for advanced users who manage websites developed in Drupal.

To install Drush we recommend you to follow the steps below:

- Request access to the SSH console for your account

- Execute the following commands in the order given:

Go to the home directory:

cd

Download the Drush archive:

wget https://github.com/drush-ops/drush/archive/master.zip

Extract the archive:

unzip master.zip

Delete file:

rm master.zip

Correct the permissions in the file:

chmod u+x drush/drush

Create the Drush alias by editing the .bashrc file in the home directory:

nano ~/.bashrc -or- vim ~/.bashrc

Add the following line at the bottom of the .bashrc file:

alias drush='~/drush/drush'

Reload your profile:

source ~/.bashrc

Install / configure composer

Modify in the Drush work directory:

cd drush

Download, Install and Update the Composer:

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

php composer.phar update

php composer.phar install

Test to verify operation:

drush core-status

After entering the last command, Drush should work correctly. Make sure the PHP shell_exec function is active.

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