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SECTION 01<\/span>Server Recommended Settings \/ Requirements<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
In order to successfully run our themes on your website your server environment will have to meet certain PHP and WordPress minimal version requirements.<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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PHP 7.4.X or higher<\/b><\/p>\n

Themes require php 7.4.X or higher installed on your server.<\/p>\n

You can check your PHP version through wp-admin panel, in Tools >Site Health<\/strong> panel. Click on the \u2018Info\u2019 tab, and then on the \u2018Server\u2019 dropdown.<\/p>\n

If you have any doubts, or need additional assistance with PHP version, please consult your hosting provider for further information about the php version you are running on your server.<\/p>\n

MEMORY LIMIT 256M or higher<\/b><\/p>\n

You can have a closer look at how to increase the PHP memory by referring to the following article: Fix WordPress memory exhausted error increase php memory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

MAX UPLOAD SIZE 64M or higher<\/b><\/p>\n

You can have a closer look at how to increase the PHP memory by referring to the following article: Fix WordPress memory exhausted error increase php memory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Optional settings for PHP.INI file:<\/b><\/p>\n

post.max_vars = 5000\nrequest.max_vars = 5000\nmax_execution_time = 300<\/pre>\n
WordPress version<\/b><\/p>\n
Although the themes will run on older versions of WordPress we highly recommend WordPress 5.6 or later.<\/p>\n
In order to check which version you are running, please click on the WordPress icon in the upper left corner of your wp-admin console.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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SECTION 02<\/span>Installing WordPress<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
If you\u2019ve recently purchased a hosting plan and a domain name, the next step is to install WordPress CMS on your server.<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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The best option is to start with fresh WordPress installation.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve recently purchased a hosting plan and a domain name, the next step is to install WordPress CMS on your server. Here are a few links to help you start your website\u2019s back-end and get your site ready for installing the theme:<\/p>\n
A step by step guide:\u00a0How to install WordPress<\/a>.<\/p>\n
If you plan on using our theme on a local WordPress development and migrating your site live later on, this is a useful link that shows how to create a local WordPress development environment:\u00a0Installing WordPress on a Local Server Environment<\/a>.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re switching to a new domain please refer to the following link to make sure that all the necessary steps are taken:\u00a0How to Properly Move WordPress to a New Domain Without Losing SEO<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Related links:<\/b><\/p>\n