Server technical requirements
Technical requirements
Server selection
For the LARA exchanger to operate, we recommend renting a server with the following specifications:
Random access memory (RAM): 16 GB
Processor (vCPU): 8
Operating system: Ubuntu 24
Disk: at least 100 GB SSD
These specifications allow the exchanger to operate stably and quickly, handle user requests, and store all data without failures.
Provider selection
For stable operation of the LARA exchanger we can recommend the provider Hostinger. It offers reliable servers with affordable plans, high speed and stable performance. Various VPS plans are available with sufficient CPU, RAM and disk.
Official website: https://www.hostinger.com
2.1 Registration on the Hostinger website
On the main page https://www.hostinger.com there will be a button My Account
To register, simply enter your email and create a strong password. Or sign in quickly with Google — no extra setup required. 2.2 After successful registration you will be redirected to the main page of your personal account. Go to the VPS tab to choose a server.
2.3 Choose a VPS with the type KVM, as shown in the screenshot below.
2.4 Next you need to choose the server region. Choose a server located closer to your customers — this will ensure faster site loading and stable operation. If you operate in multiple countries, it is optimal to choose a server in Central Europe.
2.5 The next step is to select the operating system for your server. As we wrote in the recommendations, choose the Ubuntu operating system with version Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
After selecting the operating system click Select
2.6 At this stage you need to set a password for accessing the server via SSH (secure connection).
You can come up with your own strong password (use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols).
Or use the provider's password autogeneration.
Be sure to record this password in a secure place!
After entering the password click the Nextbutton to proceed to the next step of server setup.
2.7 At this step Hostinger automatically enables Malware Scanner. This is a free tool that additionally protects the server from malicious files and suspicious activity.
It is not required for our project to operate, but since it is free — we recommend leaving it enabled.
2.8 Next you need to choose a server plan. We recommend choosing the KVM 8 plan, as it meets our requirements for stable operation of the LARA exchanger. You can pay for the plan for 1 month, 12 months or immediately for 24 months — your choice. After clicking the Choose payment method button you will need to enter your payment card details to pay.
2.9 After payment Hostinger will begin automatically preparing the server with all your selected settings.
This process takes approximately 4–5 minutes.
During preparation a progress bar will appear showing the loading status.
When the server is ready:
Go to the main page of your account.
Open the VPS tab again — your server should already be displayed.
Click Manageto access server management.
2.10 In the window with server information in your account, in the top right corner you will see the button Browser terminal.
This is a built-in web terminal that allows you to connect to your server without installing additional programs. Just click this button — a console with access to your VPS will open in a new tab.
2.11 Here you will be able to enter commands and perform all necessary actions on your server. In particular, you will be able to run the Lara-installer script, which will automatically deploy our project Lara on the server, install all dependencies and configure the environment for operation.
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