CS-Cart Hosting India
CS-Cart hosting is a PHP and MySQL server that meets CS-Cart's documented requirements: PHP 7.4 to 8.3, required extensions and functions such as exec enabled. Small stores start on WebJi® shared plans from ₹299 a month before 18% GST; CS-Cart itself recommends a VPS, from ₹499, for smoother upgrades.
For Indian merchants running or moving a CS-Cart or Multi-Vendor store who need a server that meets CS-Cart's own requirements.
Jaipur · IN
- In business
- 21+ yrs
- Reply time
- <60 min
- Clients
- 12K+
- Billing
- INR + GST
Last editorial update: 15 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What does CS-Cart hosting need?
CS-Cart hosting is a PHP and MySQL server set up to CS-Cart's documented requirements: PHP 7.4 or newer, MySQL or MariaDB, a set of PHP extensions, and several PHP functions that many shared hosts disable. CS-Cart 4.21.x is the current documentation branch, and it supports PHP up to 8.3 from version 4.19.1.
| Requirement | What CS-Cart asks for |
|---|---|
| PHP | 7.4.0 or higher; 8.0 from 4.15.1, 8.1 from 4.17.1, 8.2 from 4.18.1, 8.3 from 4.19.1 |
| Database | MySQL 4.1+ via mysqli or pdo_mysql; MariaDB 5.5+ or Percona Server 5.5+ |
| Required extensions | curl, sockets, gd or imagick, exif, json, xml, soap, mbstring, iconv, ctype, Phar, zip, fileinfo, openssl |
| PHP functions | exec, shell_exec, system, passthru, eval, set_time_limit and the ftp_* family enabled |
| Apache modules | mod_rewrite, mod_headers, mod_ssl on; mod_security off or configured for CS-Cart |
| Cache backend (recommended) | Redis or APCu, plus OPcache |
| Minimum hardware example | 1 core at 2.4 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 10 GB disk for about 50 visitors an hour |
Source: CS-Cart System Requirements, docs.cs-cart.com, checked 14 November 2026.
How to install CS-Cart on a WebJi® cPanel account
Installing CS-Cart through cPanel takes four steps: create the database, upload the archive, run the web installer and enter the licence. WebJi® does the install free with any hosting plan if you prefer.
- In cPanel, create a MySQL database and a user with all privileges on it.
- Upload the CS-Cart archive to
public_html(or a subfolder) and extract it with the file manager. - Open the domain in a browser and complete the installer with the database details, admin email and store settings.
- Enter the licence number in the admin panel, then switch the cache backend to Redis or APCu if the plan provides it.
Before going live, issue the free SSL certificate, test the payment-gateway callback with a real order, and check that the .htaccess rewrite rules produce SEO-friendly URLs.
Upgrading and backing up a CS-Cart store safely
Rehearse every CS-Cart upgrade on a staging copy first, because upgrades change both files and the database schema, and roll back only from a backup taken just before.
- Staging: a subdomain clone on shared hosting, or a separate virtual host on a VPS, with copied data.
- Add-on check: confirm each third-party add-on supports the target CS-Cart and PHP versions.
- Pre-upgrade backup: files plus a database dump, verified to restore, taken minutes before the live upgrade.
- Low-traffic window: apply the upgrade to production when orders are quiet, then clear caches.
- Off-server copies: Backup.Help plans start at ₹1,300 a month for 200 GB, enough for most catalogues with images; see server backup solutions.
CS-Cart warns against moving a store back to an older PHP version once it runs on 7.4 or newer, because users may be unable to sign in. Upgrade PHP forward only, on staging first.
Moving an existing CS-Cart store to WebJi®
Migration of a CS-Cart store is free with a WebJi® hosting plan: files, database and product images are copied, tested on a temporary URL, and DNS moves in a quiet window.
The team needs source-host access (FTP and a database export, or panel login), your CS-Cart version and licence, and a list of add-ons. Product image folders are verified by checksum, because a truncated image copy is the failure nobody notices until customers do; config.local.php is updated for the new database and caches are rebuilt before cutover. Multi-Vendor moves also keep vendor accounts and payout settings. Most stores finish within a day; the wider process is on website migration service.
CS-Cart compared with other e-commerce platforms on WebJi® hosting
Choose CS-Cart when you want a licensed PHP store with a built-in multi-vendor edition; choose WooCommerce for a WordPress site, Magento for large catalogues with developers on hand, or OpenCart and PrestaShop for free open-source carts.
- WooCommerce: plugin on WordPress; best when content and shop share one site.
- Magento: heavier stack, usually VPS from day one.
- OpenCart and PrestaShop: free carts that fit shared hosting for small catalogues.
- CS-Cart Multi-Vendor: marketplace features without stitching plugins together.
The e-commerce hosting guide explains when any store outgrows shared hosting. Email support@webji.services for sizing, 24/7 in Hindi and English with an average first reply under 60 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Which PHP version should a CS-Cart store use?
The newest version your CS-Cart release supports: PHP 8.3 needs CS-Cart 4.19.1 or later, PHP 8.2 needs 4.18.1. Upgrade CS-Cart first on staging, then switch PHP, and never move back to an older PHP once the store runs on 7.4 or newer.
Does CS-Cart work with LiteSpeed instead of Apache?
CS-Cart recommends Apache or Nginx but runs on almost any server with PHP and MySQL. LiteSpeed reads Apache-style .htaccess rules, so CS-Cart's rewrite rules for SEO URLs normally work without changes; test them on staging after any server move.
How do I enable Redis caching for CS-Cart?
Install the PHP redis extension and a Redis server, then set Redis as the cache backend in config.local.php. On a VPS you have root to do this yourself; on shared plans availability varies by tier, so confirm with the desk before relying on it.
Why does my CS-Cart upgrade fail on shared hosting?
The usual causes are disabled PHP functions such as exec or shell_exec, a low PHP time limit, a missing zip extension, or mod_security blocking the upgrade request. CS-Cart documents all four; a VPS removes the limits, or the desk can check what your plan allows.
Is a CS-Cart licence included with the hosting?
No. The CS-Cart licence is bought from CS-Cart; WebJi® supplies the hosting, the install and the migration. Keep the licence number handy, as the installer and admin panel ask for it.
CS-Cart requirements checked against docs.cs-cart.com on 14 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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