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How to Purchase Self-Managed VPS with Magento 2 Installation

Magento 2 is a powerful Ecommerce platform that allows businesses to have full control over the appearance, performance, and growth of their online stores.

For optimal performance with Magento 2, consider a Self-Managed VPS hosting plan.

This article covers why Magento 2 is important, its common uses, and how to purchase and set up VPS hosting for it.

For more information about Magento 2, please visit  the What is Magento 2? A Complete Overview article.

Why Use Magento 2?

Magento 2 enables business owners to create highly customizable and scalable online stores, featuring advanced product, customer, and order management capabilities. Its functionalities include: Among its functionalities are the following:

  • Support growing businesses with large product catalogs
  • Accommodates stores that anticipate high sales volume or traffic
  • Allows businesses to implement custom features or integrations 

Uses of Magento 2

Magento 2 is designed to enhance conversions and improve usability. It improves the checkout process by:

  • Implementing a faster, two-step checkout process makes completing your order effortless.
  • Offering a convenient guest checkout option.
  • Enabling multiple payment and shipping methods to meet your needs.
  • Allowing easy customization of order preferences and management of account settings.
  • Creating wishlists and saving your favorite items in your cart for later.
  • Tailoring personalized shopping experiences based on your preferences.

Purchasing Self-Managed VPS with Magento 2 Installation

  1. In your browser, go to https://www.bluehost.com/vps-hosting.
  2. Click the Choose Plan button for the Self-Managed VPS hosting plan you prefer.

    Self-Managed VPS Hosting Plans

  3. On the next page, configure your VPS server to fit your needs. They are divided into the following sections:
    • Location: Select your data center in this section.

      Self-Managed VPS - Select your data center
       

    • Hardware: This section shows your pre-selected plan. You can also switch to another Self-Managed VPS plan in this section.

      Self-Managed VPS - Hardware
       

    • Software:
      1. Click the Application tab.
      2. Select Magento.

        Self-Managed VPS - Application tab - Magento
         

      3. In the pop-up, click Confirm.

        Self-Managed VPS - Application tab - Magento pop-up

    • Add-Ons: In this section, you have the option to add Premium Support, which provides you with priority access to our expert team, ensuring faster responses and personalized help whenever you need them.

      Self-Managed VPS - Add-Ons
       

  4. You can also add extra IP addresses for an additional fee in the Advanced options section. Pricing changes based on how many IPs you add.

    Advanced Options

  5. Select your preferred billing term and review your Order Summary. Click the Continue to Checkout button to proceed.

    Self-Managed VPS - Magento- Continue to Checkout

  6. Do the following on the Checkout page:

    If you're new with Bluehost:

    1. Create your Bluehost account by using your email address or by connecting with your Google, Apple, or GitHub account — whichever you prefer!

      Checkout page - Create an account
       

    2. Choose your preferred payment method: credit card, Google Pay, or PayPal. Enter your billing information.

      Checkout page - Billing Information
       

    If you have an account with us, you will see your Bluehost login details when you are logged into your Bluehost Portal. If you are not logged in, please click the Log In link.
    Self-Managed VPS - Cart - Log In link

  7. In the Shopping Cart section, adjust the billing term as needed. Click Submit Payment to complete the purchase.

    Self-Managed VPS - Checkout page

Once you complete your purchase, your Self-Managed VPS hosting will be set up. You can find it in the Hosting tab of your Bluehost Portal.

Summary

Magento 2 is a powerful Ecommerce platform that empowers businesses to build customizable, scalable online stores with advanced product, customer, and order management features. This article explains why Magento 2 is useful for expanding businesses. It shows how it can improve checkout and customer experience. It also gives clear steps for purchasing Self-Managed VPS hosting for optimal performance.

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