Introduction
	A GSP VPS gives you everything needed to run an online store: a web server, a database, PHP, and your own dedicated IP with HTTPS. Because you control the whole server, you are not limited to one storefront product — you can run any e-commerce application that fits your needs. This page outlines the building blocks and the responsibilities that selling online adds, and points to the relevant step-by-step pages. It applies to both FreeBSD 15 and Rocky Linux 10.
	Choosing a Platform
	The most common way to start is WooCommerce, a plugin that turns WordPress into a full store — product catalog, cart, checkout, and payment integrations — while keeping WordPress's familiar content management for the rest of the site. Other self-hosted PHP storefronts (such as PrestaShop or OpenCart) install the same way: as a web application backed by a MariaDB database. The installation pattern is identical — only the application differs.
	The Foundations
	Every store rests on the same pieces, each covered on its own page: HTTPS is mandatory. A store handles logins, addresses, and payment flows; browsers and payment providers alike require a valid TLS certificate. Set one up before you go live. A database stores products, customers, and orders. PHP and Apache run the application itself. A working mail server sends order confirmations and receipts reliably.
	Payments and Compliance
	Take payments through an established payment gateway (Stripe, PayPal, or similar) using the platform's official integration. The strong recommendation is to let the gateway handle card data — the customer's card details go to the payment provider, not your server — which keeps sensitive data off your VPS and dramatically narrows your PCI DSS obligations. Storing or processing raw card numbers yourself brings significant security and compliance burdens that almost no small merchant should take on. NOTE: A store is a high-value target, so the web-application security checklist matters more here than anywhere: keep everything patched, enforce strong admin passwords, restrict the admin area, and keep tested backups of both files and database. The payment provider's own integration guide is the authority on handling transactions securely.
	Where to Go Next
	To build a WooCommerce store, start with the WordPress page to get the platform running, then install the WooCommerce plugin and follow its setup wizard. For any storefront, the application's own documentation is the right reference for catalog, shipping, tax, and payment configuration — this documentation covers the VPS underneath it.