Match the application to the hosting environment
Start with the application you will publish. A business website, portfolio or PHP project needs a compatible runtime, database and file workflow. List its PHP version, extensions, scheduled tasks and integrations before comparing plans. Use the software choices actually available for the selected offer to prepare the environment.
If your application needs its own Linux services, containers or a custom server configuration, compare the VPS range. Website hosting and server administration involve different responsibilities. Choose the family that supports your application first, then compare the listed site allowance and storage within that family.
Compare web hosting and a VPS by application · Explore Linux VPS configurations
Prepare your existing domain and application settings
Use a domain you already control and record it in the configurator. Keep access to its DNS settings and make an inventory of the records your website and email use. Once the hosting details are delivered, you can prepare the destination and verify it before changing the relevant records.
Choose a PHP preference that matches your application and check its dependencies. Request HTTPS where appropriate, then verify the certificate and application URLs on the delivered service. A domain name in the order records the intended website; domain registration and your existing email configuration require their own arrangements.
Connect a domain while preserving email records · Check PHP compatibility before a change
Count the sites and data you will maintain
Create an inventory of each website, its files, media and database. Compare the aggregate with the offer’s actual site and storage allowances, leaving room for updates, temporary exports and growth. Several small sites still have separate credentials, dependencies and recovery needs; a single large archive can account for much of your space.
Assign responsibility for application updates and choose any backup extras deliberately. Retain a recoverable copy of important data and test a restoration. Before payment, review the complete quotation for the chosen period and options. New orders and renewals start at three months, so compare the full period total alongside the monthly indication.
Build a practical hosting storage inventory · Plan backups and a tested restore