Deploy Laravel App on cPanel – Complete Production Guide

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Deploying a Laravel application on cPanel requires proper configuration to ensure performance, security, and stability. In this guide, you’ll learn how to deploy Laravel on a live server using cPanel with a complete production-ready setup.

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Step 1: Upload the Laravel Project

Zip your Laravel project
Go to cPanel → File Manager
Upload to public_html or subfolder
Extract files

Step 2: Move Public Folder Files

Laravel structure requires:

Move the contents of /public → public_html
Keep core files outside the public directory

Update index.php paths accordingly.

Step 3: Configure .env File

Update:

APP_ENV=production
APP_DEBUG=false
APP_URL=https://yourdomain.com

Also set database credentials.

Step 4: Set up Database

Create a database in cPanel
Import .sql file (if needed)
Update .env:

DB_DATABASE=your_db
DB_USERNAME=your_user
DB_PASSWORD=your_pass

Step 5: Install Dependencies

If terminal access is available:

composer install --optimize-autoloader --no-dev

If not:

Upload the vendor folder manually

Step 6: Set Permissions

Set correct permissions:

storage → 775
bootstrap/cache → 775

Step 7: Generate App Key

php artisan key:generate

Step 8: Optimize for Production

Run:

php artisan config:cache
php artisan route:cache
php artisan view:cache

Common Issues

500 error → permissions or config
CSS/JS not loading → wrong public path
.env not working → clear cache

Pro Tips

Always disable debug in production
Use HTTPS
Keep backups

If you want a smooth Laravel deployment without these issues:

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