OpenCart VPS hosting
Create and scale your online business
Embrace leads with OpenCart
Fast hosting for fast-growing OpenCart stores
Scale effortlessly
Don’t let your conversions plummet during traffic spikes. Easily scale your server resources in just a few clicks via our user-friendly hPanel.
Be in total control
Install various software and optimize the server environment specifically for your OpenCart store. Anything is possible with our full root access.
Secure your store
Prevent unauthorized access and protect your customer data with an easy-to-configure firewall, an automatic malware scanner, and DDoS protection.
Scale effortlessly
Don’t let your conversions plummet during traffic spikes. Easily scale your server resources in just a few clicks via our user-friendly hPanel.
Be in total control
Install various software and optimize the server environment specifically for your OpenCart store. Anything is possible with our full root access.
Secure your store
Prevent unauthorized access and protect your customer data with an easy-to-configure firewall, an automatic malware scanner, and DDoS protection.
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OpenCart VPS FAQs
What is OpenCart VPS hosting?
OpenCart VPS hosting allows you to host the open-source eCommerce platform on a virtual private server. Each VPS has its own dedicated resources like CPU, storage, and memory, giving you more control and better performance compared to shared hosting services.
You can install and configure software as needed, optimize the server settings for OpenCart, and adjust configurations specific to your online store’s requirements.
How much does OpenCart cost?
As an open-source platform, OpenCart is free to install and use. However, you need to buy a separate web hosting service, domain name, and SSL certificate, so you can set up a proper eCommerce website.
You also need to consider additional costs, such as premium themes, paid extensions, third-party payment gateways, site maintenance services, and even web developers if needed.
Do I need any coding experience to use OpenCart?
No, OpenCart offers a user-friendly interface that allows you to create an eCommerce site and manage products, categories, extensions, and themes without writing any code.
That said, you do need some technical knowledge to set up and customize your virtual private server. But don’t worry – Hostinger offers a one-click OS installer and AI Assistant, always ready to answer any questions you may have.
Is OpenCart pre-installed on your hosting plans?
No, but you can easily install our OpenCart VPS template in just a few clicks:
- Log in to your hPanel account and navigate to VPS at the top bar.
- Select the server you wish to use for the installation.
- Under the OS & Panel section, click Operating System.
- Select Applications, and choose the Ubuntu 22.04 64bit with OpenCart template from the dropdown menu.
- Click Change OS to install this template to your VPS.
You can also install OpenCart manually using a control panel like cPanel and an FTP client like FileZilla.
What are the system requirements for hosting OpenCart?
OpenCart is designed to be relatively lightweight and compatible with most web hosting environments that support PHP and MySQL.
However, for optimal performance and stability, consider using the Apache web server, the latest PHP and MySQL versions, and the Linux operating system.
In terms of computing power, our KVM 1 plan offers 1 vCPU core, 4 GB of RAM, 50 GB of NVMe storage, and 4 TB bandwidth – more than sufficient for small online stores.
Once your site grows, you can upgrade to the KVM 2 plan, which provides twice as many resources as the KVM 1 package.
What support options are available for OpenCart hosting?
We offer AI Assistant in every VPS hosting solution, so you can easily find answers to your questions without browsing through dozens of forums.
If you really like reading, you can simply explore our vast library of VPS Tutorials and knowledge base articles. Prefer watching? Check out Hostinger Academy, as we have plenty of easy-to-follow video tutorials around VPS management.