Overview

This one-time service covers the complete installation, configuration, and server setup of CS-Cart on your preferred cloud platform. Our team ensures your server environment meets all official CS-Cart system requirements, optimizes performance, applies security best practices, and prepares your store for production.

As part of the delivery, you will also receive a PDF guide with detailed instructions on accessing your server, managing credentials, and performing essential routine operations.

A 30-day guarantee is included, during which we provide free support for any installation-related issues. For continuous care and monitoring, you can choose to subscribe to our monthly server support plan.

Scope of Work

• Verify and prepare server system requirements
• Recommend optimal server specifications
• Install & configure required web server software (Nginx only)
• Set up PHP settings and extensions
• Apply CS-Cart-recommended configurations
• Install and configure CS-Cart software
• Remove demo data for a clean setup
• Secure the server & CS-Cart installation
• Optimize performance (database, PHP, caching)
• Set up domain and connect it via Cloudflare with full SSL (end-to-end)
• Configure caching and CDN support
• Enable email sending via SMTP
• Deliver a PDF guide with server access details & usage instructions
• Deploy VPC & configure one dedicated server
• Setup standard security including WAF

What’s Included

• SSL Certificate Renewal & DNS Assistance – Ensuring your SSL stays valid and helping troubleshoot domain or DNS issues.
• Automated Backups Setup – Setup and monitoring of automatic backup processes for peace of mind.
• SMTP Setup & Troubleshooting – Configuration and testing of SMTP for reliable outgoing email delivery.
• FTP & SSH Access Management – Creating and managing secure user access for developers or team members.
• Cron Jobs & Server Restarts – Setting up scheduled tasks and restarting services or the server when necessary.

What’s Not Included

• Reinstallation of the system on a different server – Requires a separate one-time service request.
• Technical support for CS-Cart software – This includes bugs, add-ons issues, or store functionality.
• Email account management or mail server support – (e.g., setting up mailboxes, troubleshooting mail delivery outside SMTP setup).
• Data entry, content updates, or customer data management.
• Advanced server hardening beyond the initial configuration – (e.g., setting up WAF, IDS, or security monitoring systems).
• Performance optimization of CS-Cart store code or theme – (only the server-level optimization is included).
• Managing 3rd-party services or integrations unless stated.
• Backup storage costs if external paid services are required – (e.g., Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage).
• 24/7 Monitoring or emergency SLA – Our support is based on working hours unless you request a dedicated plan.

Technologies & Environment

• Supported Cloud Providers: AWS, Azure, GCP, DigitalOcean, and others
• Control Panel: Server Management
• Web Server: Nginx
• External Database Support: Available
• CDN Services: Optional https://lutastore.net/services/image-swift

Important Notes

This service is designed for first-time installation and setup of CS-Cart on the latest version before your store goes live.

Website Migration Service (moving an existing CS-Cart store from another server or provider) is available as an additional sub-service, starting from $300, depending on the size and complexity of the current store.