# Installation / Update / Uninstall

## Installation

### Installation via Shopware Store

1. Buy the plugin for free within the [Shopware Store](https://store.shopware.com/en/rpay809217953125f/ratepay-payment-plugin-for-shopware-6.html)
2. Visit your **Shopware Administration**
3. Click **Settings > System > Plugins -> Licenses** and download the Ratepay Module
4. Click **Settings > System > Plugins**. The Ratepay Payment Extension is now listed in **My Plugins**
5. Choose **Installation** and after this **activate** the module


### Installation via ZIP-File

1. Download the latest release from our [Github page](https://github.com/ratepay/shopware6-module/releases)
2. Visit your **Shopware Administration**
3. Click **Settings > System > Plugins**
4. Click **Upload Plugin** and chose the previously downloaded ZIP file
5. Choose **Installation** and after this **activate** the Ratepay module


### Installation via composer

1. Execute the following command in your main shopware directory: `composer require ratepay/shopware6-module`
2. Click **Settings > System > Plugins** the Ratepay Payment Extension is now listed in **My Plugins**
3. Choose **Installation** and after this **activate** the module


## Update

Test each update in your Test environment!

### Update via Shopware Store

1. Go to your **Shopware Administration**
2. Click **Settings > System > Plugins**


If an update is available you will find it in the **Updates** section

### Update via ZIP-File

1. Download the latest release from our [Github page](https://github.com/ratepay/shopware6-module/releases)
2. Go to your **Shopware Administration**
3. Click **Settings > System > Plugins > My Plugins**
4. Chose **Update** in the context menu of the Ratepay Plugin


## Uninstall

We suggest to **not delete the module**.

To ensure that further requests, like returns and goodwill refunds can be performed, we suggest deactivating the module instead of deleting it.