eCommerce Hosting Experts
Launch, manage, and grow your online store with eCommerce hosting that is fast, secure, and easy to use. From product catalogs and payments to inventory and customer data, our eCommerce apps give you everything you need to start selling online with HostPapa.
Build a store that grows with your business on hosting designed for eCommerce success.
Plans as low as $2.95 per month2
eCommerce Hosting Plans
Choose a hosting plan based on the size and stage of your online store, then install your favorite eCommerce app in a few clicks.
If for any reason you’re not satisfied with our services, you can cancel at any time in the first 30 days of signup to receive a full refund for the service.
Domain fees are non-refundable.
ECOMMERCE HOSTING EXPLAINED
What Is eCommerce Hosting?
eCommerce hosting is web hosting designed specifically to support online stores. It includes the server resources, security tools, and software integrations your store needs to accept payments, display products, and handle customer orders reliably.
A regular hosting plan can technically host any website, but an eCommerce store has different demands. You're processing transactions, storing customer data, and often running database-heavy platforms like WooCommerce or PrestaShop. eCommerce hosting gives you the right performance specs, built-in SSL encryption for payment security, and one-click installers for the most popular store platforms so you spend less time configuring and more time selling.
HostPapa's eCommerce Hosting plans are built on enterprise-grade NVMe storage and performance-tuned servers. That means your store pages load fast, your product catalog stays responsive, and your checkout doesn't keep customers waiting.
WHY IT MATTERS FOR YOUR STORE
Why eCommerce-Specific Hosting Makes a Difference
Not all hosting is the same. Speed, security, and reliability directly affect your sales. A one-second delay in page load time can reduce conversions by up to 7%. A checkout page that goes offline during a sale means lost revenue you can't recover. eCommerce-specific hosting pairs the right server specs with the tools your store platforms depend on, so everything works together rather than needing to be bolted on later.
Speed That Keeps Shoppers Buying
Faster pages mean more sales. Our NVMe storage delivers read/write speeds far beyond standard SSD hosting. Your product images load quickly, your cart updates without lag, and your checkout stays snappy, even during traffic spikes from a sale or ad campaign.
Security Built for Transactions
Every plan includes a free SSL certificate. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encrypts the connection between your store and your customers' browsers, protecting payment details and personal data at checkout. Browsers flag stores without SSL as "Not Secure," which is not a great start for a sale.
Reliability You Can Count On
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eCommerce Hosting Apps
These powerful eCommerce platforms provide everything you need to create, manage, and grow your online store quickly on HostPapa. Install your favorite app with one click and connect it to the hosting plan that fits your business.
A powerful open-source shopping cart designed for speed and flexibility, AbanteCart gives online merchants full control with minimal fuss.
An eCommerce CMS focused on seamless integration with existing websites. Add a powerful store without rebuilding your whole site.
An eCommerce solution for fast deployment. Not as well-known but fully featured and capable of running a solid online store.
CubeCart is a user-friendly eCommerce platform that’s great for small to medium-sized businesses ready to sell anything, anywhere.
The modern reboot of CRE Loaded, Loaded Commerce is an advanced shopping cart with enterprise-grade features.
A super popular eCommerce platform that’s fast, flexible, and packed with extensions. It’s your shortcut to launching a feature-rich store.
One of the originals in online shopping carts, osCommerce is a tried-and-true platform with a massive community and tons of add-ons.
A powerful and beautifully designed eCommerce platform with all the bells and whistles with a huge community to support it.
A modern take on osCommerce with a sleek admin panel and built-in SEO tools. TomatoCart is a lightweight eCommerce solution with style.
The open-source eCommerce powerhouse built on WordPress. Easy to launch, endlessly customizable, and ready to scale with your business.
Create your own classifieds marketplace with modern features and slick templates. Think Craigslist, but under your brand.
A tried-and-true eCommerce platform built on PHP. Zen Cart gives you everything you need to run a flexible online store without extra costs.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything Your Online Store Needs
You shouldn't have to patch together five different services just to run a store. Every HostPapa eCommerce Hosting plan comes with these essentials already built in.
NVMe SSD Storage
Free SSL Certificate
Global CDN
cPanel Control Panel
Automated Daily Backups
Free White-Glove Migration
24/7 PapaSquad Support
How to Launch Your Online Store with HostPapa
Getting your store live is a four-step process. You don't need technical experience, just choose plan name, a domain, and the products you want to sell.
Step 1: Pick a plan. Choose the eCommerce Hosting plan that fits your store's size. If you're just starting out, the Essentials plan covers everything you need. If you're migrating an existing store with a large product catalog, the Growth or Premium plan gives you more room.
Step 2: Register your domain. Your domain is your store's address on the web (for example, "yourstore.com"). Most HostPapa plans include a free domain registration for the first year when you sign up for a 12-month term or longer. You can also transfer a domain you already own.
Step 3: Install your store platform. Log into cPanel and open Softaculous. Select WooCommerce, PrestaShop, OpenCart, or any of our 12+ supported platforms and click Install. The setup takes a few minutes. If you need help, the PapaSquad is one chat away.
Step 4: Add your products and go live. Once your platform is installed, you can start adding products, setting up payment gateways, and customizing your store's appearance. When you're ready, point your domain to your hosting account and your store is live. We're here if you get stuck.
Why Choose HostPapa
Who HostPapa eCommerce Hosting Is Built For
You don't have to be a tech expert to run a successful online store. Here's who our eCommerce Hosting works best for.
First-Time Store Owners
You've got a product idea or a small business and you want to start selling online without hiring a developer. Our plans are beginner-friendly by design. One-click installs, cPanel's clear interface, and the PapaSquad team mean you're never on your own.
Small Businesses Growing Online
You already have a physical store or service business, and you're ready to add an online sales channel. Our Growth and Premium plans give you the storage and bandwidth to handle a full product catalog, real customer traffic, and daily order volume.
Developers & Agencies Working With Clients
You need reliable infrastructure, cPanel access, support for multiple platforms, and a hosting partner that won't let you down in front of a client. Our plans support multiple websites, and we offer reseller hosting for agencies managing larger portfolios.
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Offer fast, organized help with ticket systems, live chat, and knowledge bases. Keep your users happy and loyal.
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Create, manage, and deliver online learning. Perfect for schools, training centers, and anyone sharing knowledge.
Build thriving communities with discussion boards that are simple to use and rich in features.
Show off your photos or media in sleek, responsive galleries. Great for artists, photographers, and portfolios.
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Launch your own social platform with profiles, feeds, messaging, and more. Easily build your community with your rules.
Self-hosted tools and apps that add powerful features to your site, from productivity boosters to custom utilities built to fit your workflow.
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READY TO SCALE?
Upgrade to VPS Hosting for High-Traffic eCommerce Stores
Basic web hosting is a great starting point for most online stores. But as your business grows, your store's needs change. If you're handling thousands of orders a day, running multiple storefronts, or managing a large product catalog with a lot of database queries, Managed VPS Hosting gives you dedicated server resources that don't fluctuate based on other customers sharing the same machine.
Our VPS plans come with dedicated CPU and RAM, root access for custom configurations, and the same PapaSquad support you get on web hosting plans. You don't have to rebuild your store, we'll migrate it to your new VPS plan when you're ready to make the jump.
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Compare Our Web Hosting Plans
Want to dive into the numbers? At HostPapa, we're proud of our powerful, secure, and reliable Web Hosting servers.
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Number of supported websites
Email addresses
Inbox storage
Website staging
Softaculous script installer
CMS scripts 1-click setup (WordPress, Joomla!, Drupal etc.)
Free domain registration or transfer1
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25GB
2
1GB
5
100GB
10
1GB
Unlimited
200GB
40
2GB
Unlimited
Unmetered
Unlimited
2GB
Number of pages
No-code, easy wizard-driven setup
Site backups
Multilingual sites
Build from any device
Responsive, mobile-ready sites
SEO optimization tools
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
2
2 Latest versions
2 Languages
Email addresses
Email forwarding accounts
Email autoresponders
IMAP/IMAP-SSL connections
POP3/POP3-SSL connections
SMTP/SMTP-SSL connections
Email aliases
Email virus scanning
SpamAssassin spam protection
Outgoing filtering
Webmail
Business-grade email available
Individual mailbox storage
Overall mailbox storage
Email sends per hour
Email attachment size
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2
Unlimited
25
1GB
2GB
200
20MB
10
10
Unlimited
25
1GB
5GB
200
20MB
40
40
Unlimited
25
2GB
10GB
300
20MB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
25
2GB
20GB
600
20MB
Daily malware scan
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Protected pages
Manual vulnerability scan
Secure website trust seal
Automated malware detection
Real-time notifications and alerts
Malware removal assistance
Website performance acceleration
Improved page load speed
Dynamic website acceleration
Asset preloading
Anycast DNS
Speed 10/40/100GBPS
Layer 7 DDoS protection
Layer 3, 4, 5, 6 DDoS protection
Instant purge
One-time
One-time
One-time
Server firewall, monitoring, and intrusion detection
DDoS attack prevention and responses
Multi-factor biometric access data centre
Redundant network carriers
Network monitoring
Brute force detection
CloudLinux O/S protection
Imunify360
ModSecurity
Standard SSL
Domain privacy protection
Premium SSL
Automated website backup
5GB
5GB
10GB
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Entry points
CPU cores
MySQL usage
PHP 5.6, 7.0, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.0, 8.1 (choose your version)
Memory
I/O Usage
Inodes
Minimum cron job interval
Database size
Table size
Hosted domains
Subdomains
Unlimited add-on domains
Unlimited parked domains
Server resources
- Entry points: 10
- CPU cores: 1 core
- MySQL usage: 1 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 150,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 30 minutes
- Database size: 500MB
- Table size: 250MB
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1 Core
1 Core MySQL
1,024MB
2,048 KB/s
150,000
30 Minutes
500MB
250MB
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20
Server resources
- Entry points: 20
- CPU cores: 2 core
- MySQL usage: 2 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 300,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 30 minutes
- Database size: 1000MB
- Table size: 500MB
20
2 Core
2 Core MySQL
1,024MB
3,072 KB/s
300,000
30 Minutes
1GB
500MB
5
100
Server resources
- Entry points: 40
- CPU cores: 4 core
- MySQL usage: 4 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 450,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 20 minutes
- Database size: 2000MB
- Table size: 1000MB
40
4 Core
4 Core MySQL
1,024MB
4,096 KB/s
450,000
20 Minutes
2GB
1GB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Server resources
- Entry points: 40
- CPU cores: 4 core
- MySQL usage: 4 core MySQL
- Memory per process: 1024MB
- Inodes: 450,000
- Minimum Cron Job Interval: 20 minutes
- Database size: 2000MB
- Table size: 1000MB
80
8 Core
8 Core MySQL
2,048MB
8,192 KB/s
600,000
10 Minutes
4GB
2GB
Unlimited
Unlimited
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is eCommerce hosting?
eCommerce hosting is web hosting that's set up to support online stores. It combines the server performance, security tools, and software compatibility your store needs to handle product listings, customer accounts, and payment transactions. Unlike standard web hosting, eCommerce hosting includes features like free SSL certificates, one-click installs for store platforms like WooCommerce and PrestaShop, and the reliability to keep your store online during peak shopping periods.
Which eCommerce platforms can I use with HostPapa?
We support 12+ eCommerce platforms through our one-click Softaculous installer. The most popular ones are WooCommerce, PrestaShop, OpenCart, AbanteCart, TomatoCart, CubeCart, and Magento. WooCommerce is the most widely used option and works great for most small to medium stores. If you're not sure which platform is the right fit, our PapaSquad team can help you compare your options.
Is WooCommerce pre-installed or do I install it myself?
WooCommerce isn't pre-installed, but installation takes just a few minutes through Softaculous in your cPanel. You'll click "Install," choose your WordPress and WooCommerce settings, and Softaculous does the rest. We've designed the process so that even first-time store owners can get it done without help. If you run into any trouble, the PapaSquad team is available 24/7 to walk you through it.
What payment gateways does HostPapa support?
HostPapa's eCommerce Hosting is compatible with all major payment gateways through WooCommerce and other platforms. This includes PayPal, Stripe, Square, Authorize.net, and many others. The specific gateways you can activate depend on the eCommerce platform you're using and the extensions or plugins available for it. Your hosting plan doesn't restrict which payment gateways you can use.
Which hosting plan should I choose for my online store?
It depends on the size of your store and where you are in your business. If you're just starting out with a small catalog (under 100 products) and light traffic, the Essentials plan is a great fit. If you're migrating an existing store, expect regular traffic, or want automated daily backups and a global CDN included, go with Growth or Premium. If you're running a large catalog with high order volume, the Elite plan gives you the most headroom. Not sure? Chat with our PapaSquad team and we'll point you in the right direction.
Is my eCommerce site secure with HostPapa?
Yes. Every HostPapa plan includes a free SSL certificate, which encrypts the connection between your store and your customers' browsers. This protects payment details and personal data at checkout. Our servers also run with network-level DDoS protection and are hosted in data centres with 24/7 physical security. On Growth plans and above, automated daily backups mean you can restore your store quickly if anything goes wrong.
Can I sell digital products or downloadable files with HostPapa?
Yes. Platforms like WooCommerce have built-in support for digital product delivery, including downloadable files like e-books, music, software, and templates. You set the product as "downloadable" in your store settings, and WooCommerce handles the delivery link automatically after a customer purchases. There's no extra setup needed on the hosting side.
Can I migrate my existing store from Shopify or another host?
If you're on a different hosting provider, we offer free white-glove migration. Our team moves your entire store for you at no cost. If you're migrating from a hosted platform like Shopify, the process is a bit different because Shopify uses its own proprietary system. Our PapaSquad team can walk you through your options, including exporting your product and customer data from Shopify and importing it into WooCommerce on HostPapa.
How does HostPapa handle traffic spikes during sales events?
Our servers are built to handle traffic spikes without taking your store down. NVMe storage and performance-tuned servers help your site respond quickly even when order volume surges. If you're expecting a very large spike, like a Black Friday campaign, we recommend reaching out to our PapaSquad team in advance. For stores that consistently see high traffic, upgrading to a Managed VPS plan gives you dedicated resources that don't fluctuate based on other sites on the same server.
How do I set up an online store with HostPapa?
Getting your store live is a four-step process. First, choose an eCommerce Hosting plan. Second, register or transfer your domain name. Third, install your store platform through Softaculous in cPanel (this takes a few minutes). Fourth, add your products, connect a payment gateway, and customize your store design. When you're ready, point your domain to your hosting account and you're live. Our PapaSquad team is available every step of the way if you need help.
