{"id":569,"date":"2024-01-18T13:41:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T13:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/support\/2024\/01\/18\/8837899-how-to-use-the-woocommerce-vps-template-at-hostinger\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:12:00","slug":"8837899-how-to-use-the-woocommerce-vps-template-at-hostinger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/8837899-how-to-use-the-woocommerce-vps-template-at-hostinger\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use the WooCommerce VPS Template at Hostinger"},"content":{"rendered":"

WooCommerce<\/a><\/b> is a popular e-commerce plugin for<\/b> WordPress<\/b>, enabling users to create and manage online stores with ease. <\/p>

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Hostinger’s Ubuntu 24.04 64bit with WooCommerce<\/a><\/b> VPS template comes with WooCommerce pre-installed, simplifying the process of setting up an online store. This guide will walk you through the basics of getting your WooCommerce store up and running on Hostinger VPS.<\/p>

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To start, install the WooCommerce template<\/a> <\/b>on your VPS.<\/p>

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Accessing Your WooCommerce Store<\/h2>

Open a web browser and visit http:\/\/[your-VPS-hostname]\/wp-admin\/<\/code><\/b>.<\/p>

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You’ll be directed to the WordPress admin page<\/b>. Use the following email address – admin@[your-VPS-hostname]<\/code> <\/b>– to sign in and use the password you created when installing the template.<\/p>

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Make sure to replace [your-VPS-hostname] <\/b>with the actual hostname of your VPS<\/a><\/b> 💡 <\/p>\n<\/div>

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\"Logging<\/div>

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If you want WooCommerce <\/b>to run on your domain, point your domain to a VPS IP address<\/a><\/b> and change the server hostname<\/a><\/b> 💡<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Configuring WooCommerce<\/h2>

After logging into WordPress, you’ll be prompted by the WooCommerce setup wizard. Follow the steps to configure your store’s basic settings, such as location, currency, and payment methods:<\/p>

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\"Configuring<\/div>

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Explore the WooCommerce settings to configure shipping, taxes, and other essential store functionalities.<\/p>

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Adding Products<\/h3>

In the WordPress dashboard, navigate to WooCommerce <\/b>→ Products<\/b>. Add new products, including descriptions, images, prices, and other relevant details:<\/p>

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\"Adding<\/div>

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Use categories and tags to organize your products, making it easier for customers to find what they’re looking for.<\/p>

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Customizing the Store<\/h3>

Select a WordPress theme that is compatible with WooCommerce. Customize the theme to match your brand and store aesthetics:<\/p>

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\"Customizing<\/div>

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Ensure a smooth shopping experience by customizing the checkout and cart pages.<\/p>

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WooCommerce Extensions Store<\/h3>

WooCommerce offers a variety of extensions for additional features<\/b> like subscriptions, bookings, and memberships. Explore the WooCommerce Extensions<\/b> store for more options:<\/p>

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\"WooCommerce<\/div>

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Utilize other WordPress plugins to enhance your store’s functionality, such as SEO tools or analytics.<\/p>

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This template uses CloudPanel<\/b>, which runs an NGINX<\/b> webserver. For specific plugins, you might need to edit vhost files<\/b>. Some rules might be found in WordPress documentation<\/a> 💡 <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

Hostinger’s Ubuntu 24.04 64bit with WooCommerce<\/b> VPS template provides a solid foundation for launching and managing your online store. WooCommerce’s integration with WordPress makes it a flexible and powerful solution for e-commerce. For more detailed instructions and best practices, refer to the WooCommerce documentation<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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