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Getting Started with PHP Hosting

Deploy your PHP applications on ShardCloud with minimal configuration and maximum performance.
ShardCloud supports PHP applications with automatic dependency management via Composer and built-in web server.

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Prerequisites

Before uploading your PHP application, ensure you have the following project structure ready.

Required Files

Essential files for deployment

Optional Files

Enhanced functionality files

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Required Files

Your PHP application must include these two essential files:

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1. Entry Point File

  • File: index.php or your main PHP file
  • Purpose: Main application entry point
  • Requirements: Must contain your application’s main execution code

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2. ShardCloud Configuration

  • File: .shardcloud
  • Purpose: Platform-specific deployment settings
  • Requirements: Plain text configuration file in root directory
Both files are mandatory. Missing any of these files will prevent successful deployment.

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Optional Files

Enhance your PHP application with these optional configuration files:

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Composer Dependencies (Optional)

  • File: composer.json
  • Purpose: Defines PHP dependencies and project metadata
  • Benefits: Automatic dependency installation and autoloading
  • Note: If present, Composer will automatically install dependencies during deployment
composer.json is optional but recommended for applications using external packages or frameworks.

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ShardCloud Configuration

The .shardcloud file configures your application deployment settings.

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Configuration Example

DISPLAY_NAME=myfirstphpproject
DESCRIPTION=a simple php application
MAIN=index.php
MEMORY=512
VERSION=LATEST
SUBDOMAIN=php
PHP applications have moderate memory requirements. Adjust based on your application’s complexity and traffic.

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Deployment Process

1

Prepare Entry Point

Ensure your main PHP file is ready and functional
2

Configure Dependencies

Optionally create composer.json for external packages
3

Configure Platform

Create .shardcloud file with deployment settings
4

Create Archive

Zip or RAR your project
5

Upload via Dashboard

Use ShardCloud dashboard to upload your archive
6

Deploy & Monitor

Application automatically deploys with dependency installation