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OpenCart

Full control for OpenCart

OpenCart is a lightweight PHP ecommerce platform that flies on a well-tuned server. On a VPS you get root access to configure PHP, your web server, the database, SSL and caching for a fast, secure store, and to install the extensions you need. You get dedicated NVMe resources and a protected network. Prefer not to manage the server yourself? Add our Fully-Managed VPS and our team will look after it.

Why run OpenCart on our VPS

The control to run your store your way, on performance hardware built for speed.

Full root access

Install the PHP version, extensions and libraries your store needs, and configure the server your way.

PHP 8 tuned

Modern PHP with OPcache, tuned to keep your OpenCart store fast.

Dedicated NVMe resources

Compute, memory and fast storage reserved for your store, with instant resizing.

Store security

Free SSL, a dedicated IP and terabit-scale DDoS protection support a secure, PCI-friendly store.

Your caching stack

Add Redis or Memcached to keep product and category pages quick.

Managed if you want it

Run it yourself, or add our Fully-Managed VPS and we will handle updates and security.

Your server, your store

Root access means you build the environment your store runs in. Here is what you get to work with.

Root SSH accessFull control of your server from the command line.

Choose your OSPick from popular Linux distributions when you deploy.

PHP 8 with OPcacheModern PHP with opcode caching, tuned for OpenCart.

Apache or NGINXRun and configure the web server you prefer.

MariaDB & MySQLA tuned database for your products, orders and customers.

Redis & MemcachedAdd the caching that keeps your store quick.

Git deploymentsPull and deploy your code straight from your repository.

Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6A dedicated IPv4 address and a /64 IPv6 subnet.

A faster store sells more

Speed wins sales. A VPS gives your OpenCart store dedicated CPU, memory and NVMe storage, plus the caching and PHP tuning that keep product pages and the checkout quick. Faster pages mean better conversion and happier customers.

Ready to scale

As your store and orders grow, scale your server up in a click, with no migration and no downtime. Dedicated resources and a protected network keep your store fast and available, even during a busy sale.

Made for OpenCart merchants

If OpenCart powers your store, a VPS gives you the control and speed to grow.

Online retailers

Fast, reliable hosting for stores that cannot afford a slow day.

Multi-store merchants

Run several OpenCart stores on one server, your way.

Large catalogues

Keep big product ranges quick with dedicated resources and caching.

B2B and wholesale

Handle price lists and larger orders with room to spare.

Agencies and developers

Root access, Git and a clean environment for every store.

Migrating stores

Move an existing store across, or add Fully-Managed for help.

Which plan for OpenCart?

Most OpenCart stores start comfortably on Velocity 2 or 3, and step up as your catalogue and traffic grow. Every VPS gives you full root access and dedicated resources.

Everything you need, out of the box

Every VPS gives you full control, with the essentials included and more available as add-ons.

Full root accessChoose your Linux OSPHP 8 with OPcacheApache or NGINXMariaDB and MySQLRedis and MemcachedGit deploymentsDedicated IPv4 address/64 IPv6 subnetFree SSL certificatesTerabit-scale DDoS protectionPrivate networking (VLANs)Out-of-band console accessSnapshots and backups add-onOptional Fully-Managed VPS

Already have an OpenCart store?Move it across yourself with full root access and our built-in tools, or add our Fully-Managed VPS and our team will handle the move and the server. Tell us about your store and we will point you the right way.

Ask about migration

Give your OpenCart store a server built for speed

Pick a plan, or tell us about your store and we will recommend the right VPS.

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OpenCart hosting FAQs

Common questions about running OpenCart on our VPS, answered.

Which OpenCart and PHP versions do you support?
You have full root access, so you can install the PHP 8 version your OpenCart release needs, along with the required extensions, and update them on your own schedule.
Do I get full root access?
Yes. A VPS gives you complete root control of your server, so you can install and configure everything your store needs.
Which plan do I need for OpenCart?
Most stores start comfortably on Velocity 2 or Velocity 3. Busier stores and larger catalogues benefit from Velocity 5 and above. You can resize in a click at any time.
Is my store secure and PCI-friendly?
Yes. Free SSL, a dedicated IP, terabit-scale DDoS protection and full control of your server support your PCI DSS obligations when you take payments.
Can I add caching?
Yes. You can install Redis or Memcached and configure OpenCart to use them, keeping product and category pages quick.
What database do I get?
MariaDB and MySQL are available, and with root access you can tune the database to suit your store.
What if I do not want to manage the server?
Add our Fully-Managed VPS and our team will handle updates, security and monitoring, so you get the control of a VPS without the day-to-day admin.
Can you migrate my existing store?
You can move it yourself with full root access and our built-in tools, or add our Fully-Managed VPS and we will handle the move for you.
How much does an OpenCart VPS cost?
Our VPS range starts at £9.49 a month, and our recommended OpenCart starting plans, Velocity 2 and 3, give your store dedicated resources with room to grow.
How can I pay?
We accept debit and credit cards for everyone. Business customers can also pay by Direct Debit or bank transfer.