This page is for store owners running or planning nopCommerce in India. It covers what the ASP.NET Core stack needs from a host, how deployment on Windows works step by step, how upgrades and backups stay safe during a live season, and what WebJi® quotes for the work.
What nopCommerce needs from a host
nopCommerce is an ASP.NET Core application that ships with an MS SQL Server database by default and self-hosts through Kestrel behind IIS. That rules out a Linux cPanel plan: the runtime, the database engine and the writable App_Data folder are the three things the quote has to name. Smaller stores run on the Windows shared tier; a store with multi-node caching or Redis sessions belongs on a Windows VPS.
How nopCommerce deploys on Windows hosting
The deploy path on Windows hosting follows the platform's grain, and the panel does most of it:
- Publish the store in Visual Studio or take the publish folder from the official release package, and upload it via FTP or Web Deploy.
- Create the site in Plesk and point it at the published folder; set the application pool to No Managed Code because ASP.NET Core self-hosts via Kestrel.
- Grant the pool identity modify rights on App_Data and the other writable folders — permission misses are the most common failed first deploy.
- Create the MS SQL database in the panel, attach it through the connection string in appsettings.json, and run the installer page.
TLS, scheduled backups and the store's keep-alive tasks are configured in the same panel session. A heavier store that needs dedicated IIS resources moves to a Windows VPS without changing the application.
Upgrades, backups and staging for the store
Never edit a live store blind. Rehearse plugin installs and version upgrades on a staging copy — a subdomain test store on shared, a cloned site on a VPS — then run nopCommerce's upgrade path, the database migration scripts plus the published-code swap, on production in a low-traffic window with a backup taken first.
Backups must cover the files and the MS SQL database together. WebJi®'s Backup.Help App + 200 GB plan at ₹1,300 a month before GST automates both, with restore support included. At scale, the built-in output cache handles page speed first, and Redis-backed distributed cache keeps multi-node sessions coherent.
NopCommerce hosting prices (INR)
| What you are buying | Specs | Price (₹/yr) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win-SQLPro | Windows + MS SQL — production nopCommerce stores | 2,300 | Order Now |
| Win-SQLDev | Windows + MS SQL — heavier DB workloads | 4,200 | Order Now |
| Win-SQLDev+ | Windows + MS SQL — max resources | 8,400 | Order Now |
Live Windows shared pricing read 30 Oct 2026, before 18% GST. The nopCommerce deployment itself is quoted by email before payment.
WebJi®'s nopCommerce hosting offer
The stack is quoted at support@webji.services before you pay, in INR, with 18% GST on the invoice — the quote names the .NET runtime, the SQL tier and the writable folders. Existing stores move over free, subject to terms and approval, through the website migration service; email support runs 24/7 in Hindi and English with an average first reply under 60 minutes. Stores on other platforms sit under e-commerce hosting in India.
- Hosting Indian websites since 2005 — 12,000+ clients from Jaipur, Mumbai and Bengaluru to tier-3 towns.
- 24/7 email support in Hindi and English — average first reply under 60 minutes, answered by real sysadmins.
- Free migration: our engineers move your store files, MS SQL database and email with near-zero downtime.
- Transparent INR billing with a proper GST invoice for input credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hosting is best for nopCommerce?
A Windows plan with ASP.NET Core hosting and an MS SQL database fits most stores; a Windows VPS fits stores with steady traffic or Redis sessions. WebJi® quotes either stack at support@webji.services before payment, in INR with 18% GST on the invoice.
Does nopCommerce need Windows hosting?
Windows is the safest fit because MS SQL Server and IIS reverse-proxying are first-class there. nopCommerce can run on Linux against PostgreSQL or MySQL where the operator manages the stack themselves, but the Windows path is the one WebJi® quotes and supports.
What are nopCommerce's server requirements?
An ASP.NET Core runtime for the version you run, an MS SQL Server database, and a writable App_Data folder for settings, plugins and uploaded media. IIS acts as the reverse proxy in front of Kestrel, and TLS terminates there.
Can nopCommerce use MySQL instead of MSSQL?
Yes on recent nopCommerce versions — the installer offers MS SQL, MySQL and PostgreSQL. Tell the quote desk which engine you want, because it decides which plan tier and backup schedule fit.
How much RAM does nopCommerce need?
A small store serves from the shared Windows tier; a store with a heavy catalog, plugins or Redis sessions behaves better with 2–4 GB of dedicated RAM on a VPS. The quote names RAM explicitly so you are not guessing after checkout.
How do I deploy nopCommerce on Windows hosting?
Publish from Visual Studio, upload via FTP or Web Deploy, point the site at the published folder with the pool set to No Managed Code, grant modify rights on App_Data, attach the MS SQL database through appsettings.json, and run the installer. WebJi® engineers assist with each step.
Is WebJi® an Indian company?
Yes. WebJi® is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan and has operated since 2005. Billing, support and governance all run from India.
Do you provide GST invoices?
Every purchase and renewal gets a GST invoice with our GSTIN, and hosting prices are quoted exclusive of 18% GST. Claim input credit as applicable.