From Code to Launch: A Practical Checklist for Deploying Laravel Scripts on Shared Hosting
Deploying a Laravel application on a shared hosting environment can feel daunting, especially when you’re used to the flexibility of a VPS or cloud server. Yet, with the right preparation, you can launch a Laravel script from VegaDigi in minutes—without compromising security or performance.
Why Deploy Laravel on Shared Hosting?
- Cost‑effective: Shared plans are usually 5‑10× cheaper than dedicated servers.
- Easy management: Most providers offer cPanel, one‑click MySQL, and file managers.
- Ideal for startups & agencies: Perfect for demo sites, MVPs, or small‑business portals where traffic is moderate.
Below is a Laravel deployment checklist tailored for shared hosting. Follow each step, and you’ll have a production‑ready Laravel script up and running.
1️⃣ Prerequisites – What You Need Before You Start
- Laravel version compatibility: Ensure the script you purchased from VegaDigi supports PHP 7.4+ and Composer (Laravel 8/9 are common).
- Shared hosting requirements:
- PHP >= 7.4 (or the version specified by the script)
- MySQL/MariaDB version 5.7+ (or as required)
- mod_rewrite enabled (Apache) or support for
nginxrewrite rules - SSH access (optional but highly recommended for Composer)
- Tools:
- cPanel or Plesk access {
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