Using the Commerce Classic Site Initializer
Liferay DXP 2024.Q4+/Portal GA129+
A Site Initializer bundles pages, content, and configurations into a single package that builds much of a new site up front. Reuse the same Site Initializer across multiple Liferay instances to replicate a site’s essential components quickly. The Commerce Classic Site Initializer comes with these pages out-of-the-box:
- Catalog
- Product Details
- Checkout
- Compare
- Order Pages
- Search
- Returns
- Account Management
- Lists (for wishlists)
You can edit the look and feel, layout, and contents of each of these pages to adapt them to your requirements.

Adding a Commerce Classic Site
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Open the Global Menu (
) and navigate to Control Panel → Sites. -
Click New and choose Commerce Classic.
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Enter a name and click Add.
This adds the new site. To access it, open the Global Menu (
) and choose it from the SITES section.
Feature Availability
The Commerce Classic Site Initializer is generally available in Liferay DXP 2026.Q3 and later. Before 2026.Q3, it requires a beta feature flag.
| Feature | Available as Beta Feature Flag | Generally Available |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce Classic Site Initializer | Liferay DXP 2024.Q4 Commerce Classic Site Initializer (LPD-20379) | Liferay DXP 2026.Q3 |