Getting Started with WooCommerce on Apex Hosting

If you signed up for one of our Managed WooCommerce plans, your online store comes with WooCommerce already installed and ready to configure.

What Comes Pre-Installed #

When your WooCommerce instance is created, Apex automatically sets up:

• WordPress core, fully installed and configured.
• The WooCommerce plugin, activated and ready for setup.
• A default store theme, so your shop has a working design from day one.
• SSL certificate, essential for secure checkout.
• Redis object caching (on eligible plans), which helps your store handle product catalogs and customer traffic efficiently.

Accessing the WooCommerce Dashboard #

1. Log in to my.apexmanagedhosting.com and open Your Apex Managed Panel.
2. Select your WooCommerce instance and find your WP Admin URL and login credentials on the Instance Details page.
3. Visit your WP Admin URL and log in.
4. In the left-hand menu, click WooCommerce to access store settings, or Products to manage your catalog.

If this is your first login, WooCommerce will typically prompt you with a setup wizard covering store location, currency, and shipping basics.

Adding Your First Product #

1. From the WordPress dashboard, go to Products > Add New.
2. Enter your product’s name and a description.
3. In the Product Data box, select the product type (Simple, Variable, etc.).
4. Enter the regular price, and a sale price if applicable.
5. Upload a product image in the Product Image section.
6. Assign the product to a category under Product Categories.
7. Click Publish to make the product live.

Configuring Payments #

1. In the WordPress dashboard, go to WooCommerce > Settings.
2. Click the Payments tab.
3. Toggle on the gateway(s) you’d like to accept (Stripe, PayPal, etc.).
4. Click Manage next to your chosen gateway to enter your account details.
5. Save your changes once configured.

Next Steps #

• Set up shipping zones and rates under WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping.
• Configure tax settings under WooCommerce > Settings > Tax.
• Review your cart and checkout pages to confirm everything displays correctly.
• Place a small test order to confirm the entire purchase flow works end-to-end.

Need Help? #

If you need further assistance, contact our support team at [email protected] or start a live chat from any page on apexmanagedhosting.com.