Self-host WooCommerce on a VPS

Why self-host WooCommerce?

Self-hosted WooCommerce means no per-transaction platform fees and full control of your store’s data.

How to install WooCommerce

1. 1

   Provision a VPS

   Choose a plan with room for your data as well as the app.

2. 2

   Install the stack

   Install WordPress (LEMP) + MySQL + Redis.

3. 3

   Deploy the application

   Follow the project’s official install guide for your distribution.

4. 4

   Enable HTTPS

   Serve it on your own domain behind a reverse proxy with a certificate.

5. 5

   Back it up

   Schedule a database dump plus a copy of any uploaded files to an off-box location.

Practical tips

• Give WooCommerce its own database user with rights only on its own schema.
• Reverse-proxy WooCommerce and terminate TLS at the proxy so certificates are managed in one place.
• Take a VPS snapshot before major upgrades so you can roll back cleanly.
• Keep WooCommerce patched — most self-hosting incidents are unpatched software.

Frequently asked questions

How much RAM does WooCommerce need?

Plan on 4 GB for typical use; add headroom if you expect many concurrent users.

What stack does WooCommerce run on?

WordPress (LEMP) + MySQL + Redis.

Can I run other things on the same VPS?

Yes — size the plan so WooCommerce plus your other workloads fit in RAM with room to spare.

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