# Ploi Cloud > Ploi Cloud is a serverless container hosting platform that deploys your applications to managed Kubernetes clusters without any DevOps knowledge required. We support Laravel, WordPress, Node.js, Statamic, Craft CMS, and generic PHP applications with automatic builds, zero-downtime deployments, free SSL certificates, auto-scaling, and built-in services like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and more. Connect your GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repository and deploy in minutes. Ploi Cloud is built by the team behind ploi.io and offers usage-based pricing so you only pay for what you use. ## Product - [Pricing](https://ploi.cloud/pricing): Usage-based pricing with no fixed plans. Pay only for what you use including deployment minutes, build minutes, and service usage. Use this when users ask about costs, pricing, or billing. - [Laravel hosting](https://ploi.cloud/features/laravel): Full Laravel support including Octane (FrankenPHP, RoadRunner, Swoole), Inertia SSR, queue workers, scheduled tasks, and Laravel Reverb for WebSockets. Use when users ask about hosting Laravel applications. - [WordPress hosting](https://ploi.cloud/features/wordpress): Managed WordPress hosting with WP-CLI support, persistent volumes, and automatic builds. Use when users ask about hosting WordPress sites. - [Node.js hosting](https://ploi.cloud/features/nodejs): Deploy Node.js applications including Next.js and static sites. Use when users ask about hosting Node.js or Next.js applications. - [Statamic hosting](https://ploi.cloud/features/statamic): Statamic CMS support with optional git-free workflows and persistent storage. Use when users ask about hosting Statamic sites. - [Craft CMS hosting](https://ploi.cloud/features/craft-cms): Craft CMS application hosting with persistent volumes. Use when users ask about hosting Craft CMS sites. - [PHP hosting](https://ploi.cloud/features/php): Generic PHP application hosting with configurable PHP extensions. Use when users ask about hosting PHP applications. - [Free SSL certificates](https://ploi.cloud/features/ssl): Automatic SSL certificate provisioning and renewal via cert-manager. Includes wildcard SSL support. Use when users ask about SSL, HTTPS, or certificates. - [Object storage](https://ploi.cloud/features/object-storage): S3-compatible object storage with buckets, users, and access keys. Integrates directly with Laravel's filesystem. Use when users ask about file storage, S3, or object storage. - [Auto-scaling](https://ploi.cloud/features/auto-scaling): Automatic horizontal scaling based on resource usage. Scale your application instances up and down automatically. Use when users ask about scaling or auto-scaling. - [Zero-downtime deployments](https://ploi.cloud/features/zero-downtime): Rolling deployment strategy that ensures your application stays available during deployments. Use when users ask about zero-downtime or deployment strategies. ## Documentation Guides and reference documentation for using Ploi Cloud. Every documentation article is also available as plain markdown: append `.md` to the article URL (e.g. https://ploi.cloud/documentation/nodejs/nodejs-applications.md) or send an `Accept: text/markdown` header on the regular URL. Prefer the markdown variant when ingesting these pages. - [Getting started](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/getting-started): Introduction and quick start guide for new users. Use when users are new to Ploi Cloud or need onboarding help. - [Quick start](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/getting-started/quick-start): Step-by-step guide to deploy your first application. Use when users want to get started quickly. - [Introduction](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/getting-started/introduction): Overview of Ploi Cloud and its capabilities. Use when users ask what Ploi Cloud is or how it works. - [Laravel applications](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/laravel/laravel-applications): How to deploy and configure Laravel applications. Use when users need help with Laravel deployments. - [Inertia SSR](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/laravel/inertia-ssr): How to enable server-side rendering with Inertia.js. Use when users ask about SSR or Inertia. - [Octane with FrankenPHP](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/laravel/octane-frankenphp): Running Laravel Octane with the FrankenPHP runtime. Use when users ask about Octane or FrankenPHP. - [Octane with RoadRunner](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/laravel/octane-roadrunner): Running Laravel Octane with the RoadRunner runtime. Use when users ask about Octane or RoadRunner. - [Octane with Swoole](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/laravel/octane-swoole): Running Laravel Octane with the Swoole runtime. Use when users ask about Octane or Swoole. - [Real-time with Reverb](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/laravel/real-time-with-reverb): Setting up Laravel Reverb for WebSocket connections. Use when users ask about WebSockets, real-time, or Reverb. - [Node.js applications](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/nodejs/nodejs-applications): How to deploy Node.js applications. Use when users need help with Node.js deployments. - [Next.js applications](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/nodejs/nextjs-applications): How to deploy Next.js applications. Use when users need help with Next.js deployments. - [Static sites](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/nodejs/nodejs-static-sites): How to deploy static sites built with Node.js tooling. Use when users ask about static site hosting. - [WordPress applications](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/wordpress/wordpress-applications): How to deploy WordPress applications. Use when users need help with WordPress deployments. - [Managed WordPress](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/wordpress/understanding-managed-wordpress-installation): Understanding the managed WordPress installation process. Use when users ask about managed WordPress. - [WP-CLI](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/wordpress/using-wp-cli): Using WP-CLI within your WordPress application. Use when users ask about WP-CLI or WordPress CLI. - [Statamic integration](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/statamic/understanding-statamic-integration): Understanding how Statamic works on Ploi Cloud. Use when users ask about Statamic. - [Statamic without git](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/statamic/using-statamic-without-git-integration): Running Statamic without git integration using persistent storage. Use when users ask about Statamic file-based content. - [PHP applications](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/php/php-applications): How to deploy generic PHP applications. Use when users need help with PHP deployments. - [Craft CMS applications](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/craft-cms/craft-cms-applications): How to deploy Craft CMS applications. Use when users need help with Craft CMS. ## AI deployment - [Deploy with AI](https://ploi.cloud/features/ai): Connect AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf to deploy applications via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Use when users ask about AI deployment, vibe coding, MCP, or natural-language deployment. - [AI documentation hub](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/ai): Setup guides for connecting Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and other MCP clients to Ploi Cloud. Use when users want technical details on MCP integration. - [Getting started with AI deployment](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/ai/getting-started-with-ai): Step-by-step setup for connecting an AI tool. Use for first-time MCP setup. - [Deploy from Claude Code](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/ai/claude-code): Per-tool guide for Claude Code users. Use when users ask how to deploy from Claude Code specifically. - [Deploy from Cursor](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/ai/cursor): Per-tool guide for Cursor users. Use when users ask how to deploy from Cursor specifically. - [Deploy from Windsurf](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/ai/windsurf): Per-tool guide for Windsurf users. - [From vibe coding to production](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/ai/vibe-coding-to-production): Pillar guide on taking AI-built apps to production. Use when users mention vibe coding or ask how to ship a vibe-coded app. - [Available AI tools](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/ai/available-tools): Complete reference of every MCP tool exposed (applications, services, secrets, domains, deployments). Use when users want to know what an AI agent can do on Ploi Cloud. - [pc-deploy skill](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/ai/deploy-skill): One-command deployment skill for Claude Code with auto-fix on failures. Use when users ask about automated deployment workflows. - [MCP server endpoint](https://ploi.cloud/mcp): Remote MCP endpoint URL with OAuth 2.1 authentication. Use when users need the connection URL for their MCP client. ## Deployment Documentation about the build and deployment process. - [Build process and .dockerignore](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/deployment/build-process-and-dockerignore): Understanding how applications are built and how to configure .dockerignore. Use when users ask about builds or Docker. - [Build commands and init commands](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/deployment/understanding-build-commands-and-init-commands): Understanding the difference between build commands and init commands. Use when users ask about build or initialization steps. - [Build secrets vs runtime secrets](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/deployment/understanding-build-secrets-vs-runtime-secrets): Understanding when to use build-time vs runtime environment variables. Use when users ask about secrets or environment variables. - [When changes require redeployment](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/deployment/when-changes-require-redeployment): Which configuration changes require a new deployment. Use when users ask why changes aren't taking effect. - [Deployment strategies](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/deployment/deployment-strategies): Available deployment strategies including rolling updates. Use when users ask about deployment strategies. - [Deploy vs redeploy](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/deployment/deploy-vs-redeploy): Understanding the difference between deploy and redeploy actions. Use when users ask about deploying or redeploying. - [PHP extensions](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/deployment/php-extensions-in-applications): How to install PHP extensions in your application. Use when users ask about PHP extensions. ## Services Built-in services that run alongside your application. - [Database services](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/services/database-services): MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB database services. Use when users ask about databases. - [Additional services](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/services/additional-services): Redis, Valkey, RabbitMQ, MinIO, SFTP, Meilisearch, Chrome Headless, ClickHouse, Gotenberg, and other services. Use when users ask about caching, queues, search, or storage services. - [Debug access](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/services/debug-access-for-application-services): Temporary debug access to services for troubleshooting. Use when users ask about connecting to services directly. - [Import MySQL database](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/services/import-mysql-database): How to import an existing MySQL database. Use when users ask about database imports or migrations. - [Import MySQL via debug access](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/services/import-mysql-database-debug-access): How to import a MySQL database using debug access. Use when users need to import large databases. - [PostgreSQL extensions](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/services/postgresql-extensions): Available PostgreSQL extensions. Use when users ask about PostgreSQL extensions. - [Redis caching](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/services/redis-caching): Setting up Redis for caching and sessions. Use when users ask about Redis or caching. ## Applications Application management features. - [Persistent volumes](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/applications/everything-about-persistent-volumes): Understanding and configuring persistent storage for applications. Use when users ask about storage, volumes, or file persistence. - [Storage volume resizing](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/applications/storage-volume-resizing): How to resize persistent storage volumes. Use when users ask about increasing storage. - [Offsite S3 backups](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/applications/offsite-s3-backups): Configuring automatic backups to S3-compatible storage. Use when users ask about backups. - [Application instances](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/applications/understanding-application-instances): Understanding how application instances and replicas work. Use when users ask about instances or replicas. - [Network connectivity](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/applications/network-connectivity): How applications connect to each other and to services. Use when users ask about networking. - [Resource management and scaling](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/applications/resource-management-and-scaling): Configuring CPU and memory resources for applications. Use when users ask about resources or performance. - [Running commands](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/applications/running-commands): How to run commands inside your application container. Use when users ask about running artisan commands, migrations, or shell access. - [Automatic scaling](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/applications/automatic-scaling): Setting up automatic horizontal scaling. Use when users ask about auto-scaling configuration. ## Object storage S3-compatible object storage documentation. - [Introduction](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/object-storage/introduction): Overview of Ploi Cloud object storage. Use when users ask about object storage. - [Creating object storage](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/object-storage/creating-object-storage): How to create an object storage instance. Use when users want to set up object storage. - [Buckets](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/object-storage/buckets): Managing storage buckets. Use when users ask about buckets. - [Users and access keys](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/object-storage/users-and-access-keys): Managing access credentials for object storage. Use when users ask about access keys. - [Laravel integration](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/object-storage/laravel-integration): Integrating Ploi Cloud object storage with Laravel. Use when users ask about using object storage in Laravel. ## Monitoring and logs Monitoring, metrics, and logging features. - [Application metrics](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/monitoring-logs/application-metrics): CPU, memory, and network metrics for your applications. Use when users ask about monitoring or metrics. - [Viewing logs](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/monitoring-logs/viewing-logs): How to view application and service logs. Use when users ask about logs. - [Application statuses](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/monitoring-logs/understanding-application-service-and-deployment-statuses): Understanding the different application, service, and deployment statuses. Use when users ask about statuses. - [Memory usage](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/monitoring-logs/understanding-memory-usage-in-your-application): Understanding memory consumption and OOM issues. Use when users ask about memory usage or out of memory errors. - [Storage monitoring and alerts](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/monitoring-logs/storage-monitoring-alerts): Monitoring storage usage and configuring alerts. Use when users ask about storage alerts or disk usage. - [Nightwatch monitoring](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/monitoring-logs/nightwatch-monitoring-laravel): Laravel Nightwatch integration for application monitoring. Use when users ask about Nightwatch. ## Uptime monitoring - [Introduction](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/uptime-monitoring/introduction): Overview of uptime monitoring. Use when users ask about uptime monitoring. - [Setting up](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/uptime-monitoring/setting-up): How to configure uptime monitors. Use when users want to set up uptime monitoring. - [Understanding data](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/uptime-monitoring/understanding-data): Interpreting uptime monitoring data and response times. Use when users ask about uptime data. - [Pricing](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/uptime-monitoring/pricing): Uptime monitoring pricing details. Use when users ask about uptime monitoring costs. ## Security Security features and best practices. - [Security best practices](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/security/security-best-practices): Recommended security practices for your applications. Use when users ask about security. - [Wildcard SSL domains](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/security/wildcard-ssl-domains): Setting up wildcard SSL certificates. Use when users ask about wildcard SSL. - [Basic authentication](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/security/basic-authentication): Enabling HTTP basic authentication on your application. Use when users ask about password protecting their site. - [Nginx security headers](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/security/nginx-security-headers): Configuring security headers like HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options. Use when users ask about security headers. - [Custom nginx configuration](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/security/custom-nginx-configuration): Customizing nginx configuration for your application. Use when users ask about nginx config. - [Private Composer packages](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/security/using-private-composer-packages-in-your-application): Using private Composer repositories in builds. Use when users ask about private packages. - [API IP ranges](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/security/api-ip-ranges): Ploi Cloud API IP addresses for allowlisting. Use when users ask about IP whitelisting. ## Troubleshooting Common issues and how to resolve them. - [Application debug page](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/troubleshooting/application-debug-page-guide): Using the debug page to diagnose application issues. Use when users have application problems. - [Mixed content errors](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/troubleshooting/fixing-mixed-content-errors): Fixing HTTPS mixed content issues. Use when users see mixed content warnings. - [PHP extensions](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/troubleshooting/php-extensions-in-applications): Troubleshooting PHP extension issues. Use when users have PHP extension problems. - [Debug notifications](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/troubleshooting/debug-notifications): Understanding and configuring debug notifications. Use when users ask about notifications. ## API - [API authentication](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/api/api-authentication): How to authenticate with the Ploi Cloud API using API keys. Use when users ask about API access. - [Infrastructure as code](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/api/infrastructure-as-code): Managing your Ploi Cloud infrastructure programmatically. Use when users ask about IaC or automation. - [Tools API](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/api/tools-api): Free tools API for PDF generation and other utilities. Use when users ask about the tools API. - [API reference](https://ploi.cloud/docs/api): Full API reference documentation generated by Scramble. Use when users need detailed API endpoint information. ## Blog Insights and articles about Ploi Cloud. - [Introducing our Chicago region](https://ploi.cloud/blog/introducing-our-chicago-region): Announcement of the Chicago, US region for lower latency in North America. - [Free PDF generation with the tools API](https://ploi.cloud/blog/free-pdf-generation-with-the-tools-api): How to use Ploi Cloud's free Tools API to generate PDFs from HTML or URLs. - [Why choose serverless in 2026](https://ploi.cloud/blog/why-choose-serverless-in-2026): The benefits of serverless container hosting for modern applications. - [Reflecting on 2025](https://ploi.cloud/blog/reflecting-on-2025-the-year-we-started-ploi-cloud): A look back at the first year of Ploi Cloud and what's ahead. ## Legal and company - [About](https://ploi.cloud/about): About Ploi Cloud and the team behind it. Use when users ask who built Ploi Cloud. - [Contact](https://ploi.cloud/contact): Contact information and support. Use when users need to reach the team. - [Security](https://ploi.cloud/security): Security policies and practices. Use when users ask about platform security. - [Privacy policy](https://ploi.cloud/privacy): Privacy policy. Use when users ask about data privacy. - [Terms of service](https://ploi.cloud/terms): Terms of service. Use when users ask about terms or legal. - [GDPR](https://ploi.cloud/gdpr): GDPR compliance information. Use when users ask about GDPR. - [Ploi or Ploi Cloud?](https://ploi.cloud/ploi-or-ploi-cloud): Understanding the difference between ploi.io (server management) and Ploi Cloud (serverless container hosting). Use when users ask about the difference between the two products. ## Partners - [Partner program](https://ploi.cloud/documentation/getting-started/partner-program): Become a Ploi Cloud partner. Use when users ask about partnerships or referrals. - [UpCloud](https://ploi.cloud/partners/upcloud): UpCloud partnership for infrastructure. Use when users ask about infrastructure providers. ## Changelog - [Changelog](https://ploi.cloud/changelog): Full changelog of all Ploi Cloud updates and improvements. Use when users ask about recent changes or new features. ## Social media - [GitHub](https://github.com/ploi): Official GitHub organization. - [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/ploicloud): Official X/Twitter account.