What types of hardware and software are necessary to run Joomla?
What are the Minimum System Requirements for Running Joomla?
Joomla is an open-source content management system (CMS) that allows users to build and manage dynamic websites without having to learn complex coding. Creating a functional Joomla website requires a web server and hosting, along with certain system requirements.
Joomla System Requirements
To run a Joomla website, you need a server with a minimum of:
- PHP version 7.2.5 or higher
- MySQL version 5.6 or higher
- Apache 2.4 or higher
- Webserver support for mod_rewrite
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Note that PHP must be running as a CGI interface, not the module-based interface. Also, it’s important to check the version of PHP as well as the server configuration to make sure that all of the components of the Joomla system are compatible and will work correctly together.
Recommended Requirements
For optimum performance, it’s highly recommended to install Joomla on a server that has the following:
- Apache 2.4 or higher
- PHP 7.3 or higher
- MySQL 5.6 or higher
- 24MB of RAM
- Curl version 7 or higher, enabled in php.ini
- Webserver support for mod_rewrite and mod_security
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You may also need additional extensions. Check the official Joomla Extension Directory for the most recent and up-to-date extensions. For the most security and optimal performance, consider using a plugin such as “Joomla Security” to further enhance your website security.
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