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Same workflow as October CMS — Laravel conventions, Git deploys, MySQL.

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About Winter CMS

Winter CMS is a Content Management System to build websites and thus a better alternative to WordPress, it is based on the Laravel framework. It also has a bigger brother, Winter CMS is a fork of October CMS.

Why fortrabbit

Winter follows the October and Laravel conventions, and those are well covered here: Composer-based installs, git push deploys, and a MySQL component for the content. Try a real site on the free trial.

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How do I deploy Winter CMS to fortrabbit?
Git push

Git push - Winter is a Laravel application, so it deploys with `git push`; Composer runs in the build. Add a MySQL component, run migrations over SSH, and keep uploaded media in persistent storage.

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Winter is a fork of October — does it host any differently?
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No - Both are Laravel-based and deploy the same way here. After running October on fortrabbit, Winter will feel identical.

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Can I host an older version of Winter CMS?
Yes

Yes - The `composer.json` pins the version and a matching PHP release is selected per app, so a legacy site keeps running while the upgrade is planned.

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Can I try Winter CMS hosting before paying?
Yes

Yes - Every new app starts as a free trial — seven days, no credit card.

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Which database does Winter CMS use on fortrabbit?
MySQL

MySQL - Add a MySQL component and configure it like any Laravel app. Winter stores its pages and content there.

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