Composer dependency installation
When composer.json is present, Shard Cloud installs Composer dependencies during deployment.
Deploy your PHP application with Composer.
Bring a Laravel, Symfony, Slim, WordPress, or custom PHP project from GitHub or ZIP/RAR. Shard Cloud installs Composer dependencies when composer.json is present.
From PHP source files to a running application
PHP
select the PHP version in the live runtime catalog
Composer
Composer dependencies installed on deployment
/app
10 GB disk; files persist across restarts
Live
application logs and resource metrics
PHP workload examples
From framework projects to sites and processes.
Deploy the PHP project and entry point your application requires, then use logs and metrics to verify it in production.
Explore capabilitiesLaravel, Symfony and Slim projects
Deploy a PHP project with its application files, composer.json, and the entry point or custom command its framework requires.
PHP websites and CMS projects
Host PHP sites from their entry point and validate the file layout, database setup, and deployment behavior before launch.
Custom PHP processes
Use a custom start command for the long-running process your project needs, then follow its output through application logs.
Built to operate
PHP hosting with declared dependencies and observability.
Deploy your PHP project and use persistent storage, domains, logs, metrics, and restart support to operate it.
Choose a PHP runtime version
Select a supported PHP version from the live runtime catalog when creating the application.
Persistent application files
Each application has a 10 GB persistent disk at /app for files that need to survive a restart.
Publish an HTTPS address
Every web application receives a free HTTPS address under *.shardweb.app. Connect your own domain with the Core plan or higher.
Logs and resource metrics
Use application logs plus memory and CPU metrics to inspect startup and runtime behavior.
Automatic restart
Application processes restart automatically; use dashboard logs to investigate a process that stops.
Deployment setup
How to deploy a PHP application on Shard Cloud.
Prepare the PHP project, choose its runtime and entry point or custom command, then verify the running application.
Get started01
Prepare the project
Include index.php, or your main PHP file, and .shardcloud. Add composer.json if you use packages.
02
Configure the deployment
Composer installs dependencies automatically when composer.json is present.
03
Verify the application
Open the address, test a route, and review the logs.
From connection to the first decision, in one flow.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about PHP hosting
Shard Cloud serves PHP applications with its built-in web server.
Yes. Shard Cloud installs dependencies from composer.json during deployment.
Set VERSION=LATEST for the newest supported PHP release, or VERSION=recommended for the platform's recommended release. Choose the setting compatible with your application.
Configure the PHP process required by your deployment with a custom start command.
Yes. Configure your application's connection values with environment variables and use a managed database for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
Every app needs at least 256 MB. Use 512 MB or more for a public website or API, then increase it based on observed usage.
Your server must listen on port 80.
Read the full PHP deployment guide
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Deploy your PHP project.
Bring the PHP project, entry point, dependency manifest, and environment configuration it needs.
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Entry point and dependencies ready
Confirm the PHP entry file, composer.json, and deployment configuration before upload.
Environment configuration ready
Add connection strings, tokens, and settings without putting secrets in source code.
Deploy your PHP project
Connect GitHub or upload a ZIP/RAR, select PHP, and start the process your project requires.
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Basic plan
Perfect for freelancers or individuals who need to host applications and bots.
1-2GB RAM
1-2 vCPU
4-8 projects
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Core plan
For small teams and startups that need infrastructure for multiple projects.
4-8GB RAM
4-5 vCPU
16-32 projects
35-100GB CDN
Connect your own custom domain
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Built for scaling companies with high project volume and advanced support.
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6-10 vCPU
48-96 projects
150-250GB CDN
Load balancers
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