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- Free trial is not available for Amazon Web Services. You need to upgrade your account to launch and access AWS servers.
- With Amazon (AWS), Disk Sizes are configurable and Bandwidth is on pay as you go basis.
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- 24/7/365 Support
- Free SSL Certificates
- Free Migration
- Team Management
- Dedicated Firewalls
- 24/7 Real-time Monitoring
- Automated Backups
- Staging Environment
- Auto Healing
- Regular Security Patching
- HTTP/2 Enabled Servers
- SSH and SFTP Access
- Optimized With Advanced Caches
- Cloudflare Add-on NEW
- Unlimited Application Installation
- Free Object Cache Pro (2GB & above)
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Our platform is fully equipped with all the features you’ll need. Never again worry about speed, security, and support for your WordPress websites.
SSD-Based Laravel Cloud Hosting
We offer dedicated IP address and SSD-based hosting so you have full control over your server for a continued powerful performance.
Advanced Cache
Our optimized stack comprises of advanced cache technologies including Memcached, Varnish, and Redis for fast content delivery.
Optimized Stack
Our advanced stack uses Apache, Nginx, PHP-FPM, and MySQL/MariaDB to speed up your Laravel site with faster processing.
PHP 7.3 Ready Servers
PHP 7.3 is the default version on all our servers. Experience the power of PHP 7.x that you get on your Laravel sites.
Cloudflare
An easy-to-integrate CDN service that boosts the response times of your Laravel site, resulting in superior performance & hardened security.
HTTP/2 Supported
All our servers are HTTP/2 enabled which reduces the load on servers and secures the communication between web servers and clients.
Dedicated Firewalls
Our servers are protected by platform level firewalls and have regular firmware upgrades. This keeps intruders from taking advantage of vulnerabilities.
1-Click SSL Installation
Our free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate boosts the security of your ecommerce site.
Auto-Healing Servers
You don’t have to worry about your app crashing. Our auto-healing servers resolve most of the issues.
IP Whitelisting
IP whitelisting allows you to set up secure connections with unrestricted access to SSH and SFTP.
Automated Backups
Set automated backups of any frequency (every 1 hour to every 7 days) or take backups on demand.
Two-Factor Authentication
Two-Factor Authentication adds to the security of your Cloudways account, keeping your servers safe from any intruder.
Renowned IaaS Providers
We have a variety of world-class providers, namely GCE, AWS, Vultr, Linode and DigitalOcean with 60+ global data centers.
Block Storage
Extend your server storage space without altering other server parameters with ease. Scale without worrying about data storage space.
Seamless Vertical Scaling
Our 1-Click feature allows you to seamless scale your server storage and RAM without affecting any of the customizations.
No Long-Term Contract
Why pay a fixed amount when you can only pay for what you’ve used? We offer a pay-as-you-go pricing model.
1-Click App Launch
We offer convenience and freedom with the option to deploy a number of sites on one server.
Multiple PHP Versions
With the click of a button, you can switch to your desired PHP version. We support PHP 5.6 and the latest versions of PHP 7.
24/7 Expert Support
You’re never alone. Simply type your query and our always active Support Team will sort it out. Our team is active even during the holiday season.
Active Community
We have an active and effective community where experts are always sharing their knowledge and experience.
Knowledge Base
Our Knowledge Base is a go-to resource for our customers if they need any help related to the platform.
24/7 Ticketing
With our 24/7 ticketing system you can keep track of a particular query as our team of experts care of all the issues.
Managed Migrations
Migrating your application to our managed hosting is not an issue. Let us know about your app and we’ll take care of it.
Troubleshooting
Our Engineers are experts in identifying bugs. In case there’s a server related issue, contact us and our team will do the magic.
Git Integration
Deploy updated code on live servers as soon as changes occur in the remote repositories via Git auto-deployment.
SSH and SFTP Access
With SSH and SFTP, you can securely access the server and update folders and files for your application. You can even have SFTP credentials for your team.
Application & Server Cloning
You have the convenience to clone the entire server or copy specific sites easily. These copies of databases and files are made on new staging URLs.
One Account Multiple Teams
Our platform allows you to assign one team member to different teams, making it easy to split projects between relevant teams.
Staging Area & URLs
Get the most out of our multiple staging URLs and areas by testing and developing websites.
Add Team Members
Divide work within the team by adding team members and assigning access (full or limited) of your server or app.
Launch Ecommerce Starter Bundle
The Ecommerce Starter Bundle utlizes the flexibility of WooCommerce to be the complete plug-and-play solution for launching your online store. It includes all the pre-installed plugins you need to design, launch, and manage your ecommerce store.
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Speed. Security. Ease of Use. Those are the words our customers use to describe our ecommerce web hosting platform.
I am a happy Cloudways user since 2015. At peak times, my agency was managing 7 servers and around 50 sites with them, all without any issues. Their platform is easy to use, stable, and provides the flexibility I desire as developer.
Jan Koch
wpmastery.xyz
The cloud had seemed so inaccessible until we starting using Cloudways. We now have development environments that match our processes and workflow, and we’ve a platform we are proud to host client websites upon. A must have for professional digital agencies.
Lee Jackson
angledcrown.com
Cloudways is one of the best hosting providers for WordPress, very secure and coupled with OceanWP, it can load in less than 500ms, this is huge! And their support is top-notch, they can literally help you in minutes to solve any problems you have.
Nicolas Lecocq
oceanwp.org
We tested many hosts to find the best performing solution for the MainWP Dashboard and in the end, the ability to utilize the inexpensive yet powerful cloud platforms without needing to be a system administrator led us to select Cloudways. Its simple setup, excellent support, and impressive server options make me happy to fully recommend them to all MainWP users.
Dennis Dornon
mainwp.com
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We are grateful to have found an ideal managed cloud hosting platform for our customers, and look to grow our hosting business through Cloudways.
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CEO at SFPFrequently Asked Questions
Which Cloud hosting is best for ecommerce sites?
When choosing cloud hosting for your ecommerce store, focus on dedicated server resources, pre-configured performance stacks, automated security, and scalability for traffic spikes.
Cloudways delivers all of these out of the box, with hosting available across DigitalOcean, AWS, Google Cloud, Vultr, and Linode, so you can choose the provider that best fits your store's location and budget requirements.
Cloudways delivers all of these out of the box, with hosting available across DigitalOcean, AWS, Google Cloud, Vultr, and Linode, so you can choose the provider that best fits your store's location and budget requirements.
How much does hosting cost for an ecommerce store?
Cloudways uses pay-as-you-go pricing with no fixed monthly fees or long-term contracts. You only pay for the server resources you actually use, billed hourly. For example, if you launch a server at $11 per month on DigitalOcean and use it for one day, you pay approximately $0.37 for that day. Your hosting costs scale with your store, not ahead of it.
Is cloud hosting good for ecommerce?
Yes. Cloud hosting gives ecommerce stores dedicated server resources, faster load times, and the ability to scale instantly during traffic spikes — all critical for keeping your store online and converting visitors into buyers. Unlike shared hosting where other sites compete for the same resources, Cloudways gives your store its own dedicated environment, so performance stays consistent regardless of traffic.
What is ecommerce hosting?
Ecommerce hosting is a managed hosting solution built around the specific demands of running an online store — fast product pages, secure checkouts, reliable uptime, and the ability to handle traffic spikes during peak sales periods. Cloudways provides ecommerce hosting on dedicated server resources with a pre-configured performance stack, automated security, and 24/7 expert support included on every plan.
What ecommerce applications are supported on our platform?
We support all popular platforms such as Magento, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, and Opencart. All these applications can be deployed on the cloud server of your choice in 1-click.
The good part about our platform is the support for almost every PHP based applications. Thus, if you have a custom PHP store, our Platform offers a fast and secure foundation for your custom estore.
Can I add team members to manage my ecommerce website?
Yes! You can add team members via our Team Collaboration feature and share limited or full access to your ecommerce websites and servers. Our best web hosting for ecommerce includes a collaborative environment, making it easy to manage your online store with your team.
Do you provide backups for ecommerce website?
All our servers have automatic backups enabled for ecommerce sites by default. You can, however, even control the frequency of backups and set it to as frequently as 1 backup per hour.
Will Cloudways migrate my site to your ecommerce web hosting?
Yes. Cloudways provides free expert migrations, handling the transfer of your store from any existing host without downtime or disruption to your live store. You can also use the free Cloudways migration plugin to automate the process yourself and have your store moved within minutes.
Why do ecommerce sites load fast on Cloudways?
Every Cloudways server runs on the Lightning Stack, a pre-configured combination of Nginx, Apache, MySQL/MariaDB, PHP-FPM, Varnish, and Redis Object Cache Pro. These components work together to minimize database load, reduce server response times, and deliver fast product pages and smooth checkouts. Everything is configured automatically — no manual performance tuning required.
My ecommerce website has complex traffic requirements. Will you handle it?
Yes. Cloudways Flexible lets you scale server resources vertically on demand to handle traffic spikes during flash sales and seasonal peaks. For stores with truly unpredictable high traffic, Cloudways Autonomous provides true horizontal autoscaling on Google Kubernetes Engine, automatically spinning up new server instances when traffic surges and scaling back down when it subsides — with no manual intervention required.
Why should I choose Cloudways over other ecommerce hosting providers?
Cloudways gives ecommerce stores dedicated server resources, a pre-configured Lightning Stack for fast load times, and true autoscaling through Cloudways Autonomous for high-traffic stores. Every plan includes automated security patches, free SSL, staging environments, and Cloudways Copilot for proactive server monitoring. Combined with 24/7 expert support and pay-as-you-go pricing, Cloudways delivers enterprise-grade ecommerce infrastructure without the enterprise complexity or cost.
How secure is my ecommerce store on Cloudways?
Every Cloudways server is protected by dedicated OS-level firewalls, free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates, Cloudflare DDoS mitigation, automated OS security patches, and malware protection. Application isolation ensures your store runs in its own environment, fully protected from other applications on the same server. Automated backups mean your store data and order records are always recoverable.
How much does it cost to host an ecommerce website on Cloudways?
Cloudways uses pay-as-you-go pricing with no long-term contracts. Plans start from $11 per month on DigitalOcean, billed hourly at $0.0153 per hour. If you scale up server resources during a peak sales period and then scale back down, you only pay for the additional resources used during that period. This makes Cloudways particularly cost-effective for ecommerce stores with seasonal or unpredictable traffic patterns.
Can I scale my server for seasonal sales like Black Friday and Christmas?
Yes. With Cloudways Flexible, you can scale your server's RAM, CPU, and storage on demand ahead of peak sales events, then scale back down when traffic subsides — paying only for the additional resources used during that period. For stores that need true automatic scaling without manual intervention, Cloudways Autonomous handles traffic spikes instantly, spinning up new server instances as demand increases and removing them when it drops.
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