nopCommerce Hosting India
nopCommerce hosting in India is a Windows server running ASP.NET Core under IIS with an MS SQL database. WebJi® Windows plans with MS SQL start at ₹2,300 a year (Win-SQLPro) before 18% GST, a Windows VPS suits larger stores, and the deployment is quoted at support@webji.services before you pay.
For Indian store owners and .NET developers launching, upgrading or moving a nopCommerce shop who need the Windows, IIS and MS SQL stack set up correctly.
Jaipur · IN
- In business
- 21+ yrs
- Reply time
- <60 min
- Clients
- 12K+
- Billing
- INR + GST
Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What does nopCommerce hosting need?
nopCommerce hosting is a server that runs the ASP.NET Core runtime the store was built on, a SQL database, and a writable App_Data folder — on Windows that means IIS with the ASP.NET Core Hosting Bundle and MS SQL Server. nopCommerce is an open-source .NET shopping cart, so a PHP-only Linux plan built for WooCommerce or Magento will not run it.
| Component | What nopCommerce needs | On WebJi® Windows hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | The .NET / ASP.NET Core version your nopCommerce release targets | Named in the quote before payment |
| Web server | IIS with the ASP.NET Core Module; application pool set to No Managed Code | Configured in Plesk |
| Database | MS SQL Server (MySQL and PostgreSQL also offered by recent installers) | MS SQL included on Win-SQL plans |
| File permissions | Modify rights for the pool identity on App_Data, plugin and media folders | Set at deployment |
| TLS | A certificate on the store hostname | Installed in the same panel |
How much does nopCommerce hosting cost in India?
A nopCommerce store on WebJi® Windows shared hosting with MS SQL starts at ₹2,300 a year (Win-SQLPro), before 18% GST; heavier databases move to ₹4,200 or ₹8,400 a year. The deployment work itself is quoted by email at support@webji.services before you pay.
| Plan | Fits | Price (₹/yr) | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win-SQLPro | Production nopCommerce stores with a modest catalogue | 2,300 | Order Now → |
| Win-SQLDev | Heavier database workloads, larger catalogues | 4,200 | Order Now → |
| Win-SQLDev+ | Maximum shared resources | 8,400 | Order Now → |
Two years on Win-SQLPro is ₹4,600 before GST (2 × ₹2,300). When the store outgrows shared resources, the same application moves unchanged to a Windows VPS with dedicated RAM and its own IIS.
How to deploy nopCommerce on WebJi® Windows hosting
Deployment is four panel steps: upload the published build, create the IIS site, grant folder permissions, then attach MS SQL and run the installer. Missing write permissions on App_Data are the most common reason a first deploy fails.
- Upload. Publish from Visual Studio or use the official release package; upload by FTP or Web Deploy.
- Create the site in Plesk. Point it at the published folder and set the application pool to No Managed Code — ASP.NET Core runs through the ASP.NET Core Module, not the classic .NET pipeline.
- Grant permissions. Give the pool identity modify rights on App_Data and the other writable folders.
- Database and install. Create the MS SQL database in the panel, enter its connection details in the installer page, and finish setup; TLS and scheduled backups go on in the same session.
The general walkthrough for .NET sites is in how to host an ASP.NET website, and the wider platform is described on ASP.NET hosting.
Keeping a nopCommerce store safe through upgrades and sale seasons
Never upgrade or add plugins on the live store first: rehearse on a staging copy, back up files and the MS SQL database together, then upgrade production in a low-traffic window. nopCommerce upgrades combine a code swap with database migration scripts, so a rollback needs both halves.
- Staging: a subdomain test store on shared hosting, or a cloned site on a VPS.
- Backups: Backup.Help App + 200 GB at ₹1,300 a month before GST automates files and database with restore support; see server backup solutions.
- Speed: the built-in output cache handles page speed first; Redis-backed distributed cache keeps multi-node sessions coherent.
- Timing: avoid upgrades in the weeks before festival sales, when catalogue and order traffic peak.
Moving an existing nopCommerce store to WebJi®
Existing nopCommerce stores move free, subject to terms and approval: files, the MS SQL database and mailboxes are copied, tested on a temporary address, then DNS is switched. Email support@webji.services with the nopCommerce version and database size; the website migration service page explains the process.
Support runs 24/7 by email in Hindi and English with an average first reply under 60 minutes. Invoices are in INR with 18% GST and WebJi®'s GSTIN for input credit. WebJi® has hosted Indian websites since 2005 and serves 12,000+ clients from Jaipur.
Frequently asked questions
Can nopCommerce run on Linux hosting instead of Windows?
It can, because ASP.NET Core is cross-platform and recent versions support MySQL and PostgreSQL. You would then manage the reverse proxy and runtime yourself. The Windows path with IIS and MS SQL is the one WebJi® quotes and supports.
Which database engine should a new nopCommerce store choose?
MS SQL Server is the default and the best-documented choice for nopCommerce, and it is included on WebJi® Win-SQL plans. Tell the quote desk if you prefer MySQL or PostgreSQL, because the engine decides the plan tier and backup schedule.
Why does my nopCommerce install show a 500.19 or 502.5 error on IIS?
Those errors usually mean the ASP.NET Core Hosting Bundle for your runtime version is missing, the pool is not set to No Managed Code, or the app cannot start. Email support@webji.services with the nopCommerce version so the runtime can be matched.
Does a nopCommerce store need its own SSL certificate?
Every checkout must run on HTTPS. A free Let's Encrypt certificate comes with WebJi® hosting; a company-verified OV certificate is an option for B2B buyers who inspect certificates. The IIS SSL guide covers installation.
Can Indian payment gateways be added to nopCommerce?
Yes, through payment plugins from the nopCommerce marketplace or the gateway provider. Install and test each plugin on staging first, because a faulty plugin can stop the whole store from starting.
Prices read from WebJi® billing on 30 October 2026 · Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
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