How do I setup my Cloudways hosting server & application?

You’ll need to set the server and application to use the full amount of memory available, depending on what plan you went with could be 1024M or 2048M and the max_execution_time to 9999, have a look at:

1. Server — Quick Video also refer to https://support.cloudways.com/how-to-manage-server-settings/
2. Application — Quick Video also refer to https://support.cloudways.com/how-to-change-php-fpm-settings/

NOTE: When changing your Applications > PHP FPM settings do notice the removal of the semicolon “;” at the beginning of each line, this uncomments each so the settings change will apply.

If you’re not running Cloudways hosting, it’s not required but we do recommend it. It’s excellent, easily scalable if needed, very fast, the same platform our demos and IDX Hosted plans are on, free migration, and great customer support. You can spin up a 2GB server from them starting at $22/month, and we also have a coupon code for 20% off your first 2 months use “CONTEMPO20” on checkout.