Scalable Magento Hosting for Growing Online Stores

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Magento hosting?

  Magento hosting is a type of web hosting solution that meets all requirements of ecommerce websites, such as consistently high performance, high security and scalability. All those are a must if you are on a mission to grow your online store to its fullest potential. Features such as developer friendly environment with GIT and SSH access are great advantages, which are all included with the ScalaHosting hosting plans.

  As the ecommerce platform is a bit resource-hungry, all the best Magento hosting providers recommend going for a cloud VPS plan when hosting the app, so you can be sure you have enough control and system resources.

• What are the benefits of managed Magento Cloud hosting?

  The most important benefits of the managed Magento cloud VPS hosting plans are related to consistently high performance, impenetrable security, and resource scalability. All those are not really possible in a shared hosting environment due to its legacy design.

  Consistent Performance

  Your Magento online store will be hosted in the cloud and deliver consistent performance due to the dedicated & guaranteed CPU power, RAM, and storage.

  High Security

  Your website runs in a secure, dedicated, and isolated cloud hosting environment. which is constantly monitored for any security threats and web attacks.

  Scalability

  Additional CPU cores, RAM, and storage are one click away. Don’t risk losing any visitors because your server is low on resources.

  Learn more about the difference between VPS hosting and shared hosting in the video below.

• How can I install Magento on my hosting plan?

  Тhere are several ways to install the Magento software with ScalaHosting. You can utilize the Softaculous autoinstaller to configure over 400 scripts, including your favorite shopping cart. Additionally, as any reputable Magento hosting provider, we offer a professional installation upon request from our technical support team.

• Should I choose shared hosting or VPS hosting for Magento?

  While nothing is stopping you from installing Magento on a shared server, you will soon run into many predicaments. Insufficient server resources, sub-par security, and no control over the environment are all crucial issues when you want to build a successful online shop.

  In comparison, a managed virtual server guarantees you resource isolation, optimized performance, and rock-solid website protection. VPS plans are definitely way more suited for the needs of Magento stores.

• Should I use LiteSpeed Web Server when hosting Magento sites?

  Nowadays, page loading speeds are crucial for visitors - the slower your website, the more people will leave due to impatience. That rings especially true for online stores where such missed opportunities can severely damage your sales. The Magento software is a bit resource-intensive by default, so it’s always best to go for and lightweight server solution to smoothly handle all requests. As such, the LiteSpeed Web Server is one of the best choices when it comes to hosting Magento sites, ensuring optimal performance and load balancing even for the busiest online stores.

• Do you offer AWS Magento hosting plans?

  You may select one of the AWS data centers to power your Magento virtual server. ScalaHosting partners with AWS and allows customers a wide range of data center locations in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. That makes us one of the Magento hosting providers with the best network coverage.

• Can I upgrade my Magento VPS?

  Your Magento VPS hosting is cloud-native and features true scalability. You can add more CPU cores, RAM, or disk space with a single click. The extra resources are instantly available for your online store.

• Can I transfer my Magento online store to ScalaHosting?

  It’s absolutely possible to transfer your Magento hosting to Scala, and we can even actively assist. The first step is to sign up for the Magento cloud hosting service that best suits your needs and then open a ticket with technical support to request the migration. We only need the login details to your old server and the best possible time for us to start with the migration. We will transfer your Magento site for free, without downtime, and with no additional effort needed from your side.

• Will my online store be down during the migration?

  There is no downtime during the Magento store migration. Your visitors will not notice anything as your website will continue to function normally during and after the transfer is completed.

• How long will it take to migrate my Magento website to ScalaHosting?

  Most often, the migration of a Magento website takes less than 2 hours. That includes transferring all your data – files, emails, databases - and verifying the website loads correctly from the new server. Of course, the time may vary depending on the size of your data.

• Will ScalaHosting help me if I have technical issues with my Magento hosting?

  ScalaHosting will always go above and beyond to help you resolve any technical issues related to our Magento hosting platform. You can always rely on our technical support team, which is available 24/7/365 via live chat and ticketing.

• How does the 24/7 technical support work?

  Technical support is available 24/7 and you can immediately get an answer to your questions via the live chat. There is no waiting time and you are instantly connected to a live human who is friendly and interested to solve your issue. You may also get Magento hosting assistance via a ticket where the average response time is 15 minutes. Technical support covers everything related to your hosting service with a 98%+ satisfaction rate. This is one of the main reasons why ScalaHosting is top-rated on TrustPilot and several other review platforms as one of the best managed cloud providers for hosting Magento sites.

• What do the managed Magento hosting services include?

  Opting for managed Magento hosting, you are practically delegating all the needless technicalities to the trained experts at ScalaHosting. Our support team can easily take care of your initial server configuration, hardware/software setup, Magento installation and updates, and any hosting related issues. This way, you can focus on building an amazing Magento store that will attract tons of visitors and bring success to your online business.

• Can I host multiple Magento stores on a ScalaHosting VPS?

  You can host as many websites as you want on your managed Magento hosting plan. There are no software restrictions - you can have an online store, a WordPress blog, and a Joomla business page, all on the same server.

  On top of all benefits related to your Magento store, your web hosting plan contains a ton more free perks like unlimited bandwidth, free SSL certificates, scalable server resources, and many more.

• How to grow my Magento online store?

  If you are on a mission to grow your Magento website, you need to start optimizing your website for speed, SEO, and user experience. The first step is to find a tailored Magento hosting environment, which will make your optimization efforts more effective. You can learn from the best by watching the webinar “Behind The SEO and Web Development Curtain” with Eric Enge (author of The Art of SEO), Brian Teeman (co-founder of Joomla) and Vlad Georgiev (author of SPanel).

• How long does it take to activate my Magento hosting?

  Your Magento hosting service is activated instantly and you can launch your online store in minutes. Just click on the button below to get started.

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