{"id":634,"date":"2016-09-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/hostinger-tutorials\/uncategorized\/opencarthow-to-install-opencart-manually\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T19:20:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:20:14","slug":"how-to-install-opencart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/ng\/tutorials\/how-to-install-opencart","title":{"rendered":"How to install OpenCart for your online business: using the Hostinger VPS template and manually"},"content":{"rendered":"

The open-source eCommerce platform OpenCart provides pre-built tools and features to create an online store more easily. It’s an excellent solution if you want to sell products online without building the store from scratch.<\/p>

Being open-source also means OpenCart is flexible. For example, you can install it on various hosting environments, including a Linux virtual private server (VPS), which is suitable for a large-scale online store.<\/p>

In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to install OpenCart on a VPS using two methods. The Hostinger VPS template is simpler and more beginner-friendly since it uses a graphical interface. Meanwhile, the manual installation suits users who prefer using commands for flexibility.<\/p>

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Prerequisites for installing OpenCart<\/h2>

Before installing OpenCart, purchase a VPS hosting plan that provides ample resources based on the scale of your online store. Make sure your web host offers upgradable plans to accommodate your growing eCommerce needs.<\/p>

OpenCart is lightweight and can run on a server with minimal resources. However, as your store features more products and handles more transactions, it will consume more computing power.<\/p>

If you are just starting a small online shop, Hostinger’s OpenCart hosting<\/a> KVM 1<\/strong> can be an excellent option. Featuring a single-core <\/strong>CPU, 4 GB<\/strong> of RAM, and 50 GB <\/strong>of storage, it should be sufficient for a store with dozens of products and daily transactions.<\/p>

Once your eCommerce site grows, you can upgrade to up to KVM 8<\/strong>, which has 8 vCPU<\/strong> cores, 32 GB<\/strong> of RAM, and 400 GB<\/strong> of storage. Upgrading Hostinger VPS<\/a> only takes a few minutes and our system will automatically migrate your files for a seamless process.<\/p>

In addition to powerful hardware suitable for online stores of different sizes, Hostinger OpenCart hosting’s built-in features help improve your eCommerce administration efficiency.<\/p>

The free automatic weekly backups ensure your store data is safe with minimal effort, while our built-in malware scanner helps safeguard your server from malicious software. Also, our Kodee AI assistant<\/a> helps write commands, provides guidance, and manages various aspects of your eCommerce server, all based on simple prompts.<\/p>

Our global data center also lets you host your OpenCart website closest to your buyer, ensuring a responsive shopping experience.<\/p>

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Install OpenCart using the Hostinger VPS template<\/h2>

Hostinger VPS users can easily install OpenCart in a few clicks using the template. In addition to making the process more efficient and simple, it helps minimize errors since you won’t have to run any commands.<\/p>

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If you purchased the OpenCart VPS hosting plan, you can set up this platform by choosing the Ubuntu 24.04 with OpenCart<\/strong> template during the onboarding process. Once finished, you will be set.<\/p>

Meanwhile, follow this installation process if you purchased the general VPS hosting plan<\/a> or previously installed another template:<\/p>

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  1. Open hPanel<\/strong> → sidebar <\/strong>→ VPS<\/strong>. Click Manage<\/strong> on your VPS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Navigate to the side menu → OS & Panel<\/strong> → Operating System<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Go to the Application<\/strong> tab and click Ubuntu 24.04 with OpenCart<\/strong>. You can also easily find it using the search menu.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
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