System Requirements

#WordPress Requirements

Requirement	Minimum Version	Recommended
WordPress	6.5 or higher	Latest stable version
WordPress Tested	Up to 6.9	-

#Server Requirements

#PHP

Component	Requirement
PHP Version	7.4 or higher
Recommended	PHP 8.0 or higher

#Database

Component	Requirement
MySQL	5.6 or higher
MariaDB	10.1 or higher

#Web Server

Masteriyo LMS is compatible with:

• Apache (with mod_rewrite enabled)
• Nginx
• LiteSpeed

#Required PHP Extensions

The following PHP extensions must be enabled on your server:

• cURL - For API integrations and external communications
• GD Library or Imagick - For image processing and manipulation
• OpenSSL - Required for secure payment gateway transactions
• mbstring - For multi-byte string handling
• JSON - For API communications and data processing
• XML - For data import/export and processing
• Zip - For file compression and decompression

#Recommended PHP Configuration

For optimal performance and functionality, configure your PHP settings as follows:

Setting	Minimum	Recommended
memory_limit	256MB	512MB or higher
max_execution_time	300 seconds	600 seconds
max_input_vars	5000	10000
upload_max_filesize	64MB	128MB
post_max_size	64MB	128MB
max_input_time	300 seconds	600 seconds

#How to Check Your PHP Settings

You can check your current PHP configuration by:

1. Installing a plugin like "WP Server Health Stats"
2. Creating a phpinfo.php file in your WordPress root with:

   <?php phpinfo(); ?>
   

3. Checking your hosting control panel (cPanel, Plesk, etc.)
4. Using WordPress Tools > Site Health in your admin dashboard

#SSL Certificate

• Required for processing payments securely
• Recommended for all production sites
• Most hosting providers offer free SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt

#Browser Compatibility

Masteriyo LMS frontend is compatible with modern browsers:

#Desktop Browsers

• Google Chrome (Latest 2 versions)
• Mozilla Firefox (Latest 2 versions)
• Safari (Latest 2 versions)
• Microsoft Edge (Latest 2 versions)

Note: Internet Explorer is not supported. We recommend users upgrade to a modern browser for the best experience.

#Hosting Recommendations

Masteriyo LMS performs best on a dedicated hosting environment with adequate server resources (CPU, RAM, and storage).

We do not recommend shared hosting, including:

• Standard shared hosting
• Budget or entry-level shared plans
• Shared hosting with aggressive server-level caching (such as LiteSpeed-based shared hosting)

These hosting types can cause slow performance and cache-related issues, especially for dynamic features like lessons and quizzes.

Please make sure your hosting server meets the minimum WordPress requirements: https://wordpress.org/about/requirements/

For the best experience, we recommend hosting that provides full control over server-level caching or uses modern setups such as Nginx or Apache.

#Shared Hosting

For small to medium-sized course sites (up to 1,000 students):

• 2GB RAM minimum
• SSD storage
• PHP 7.4 or higher
• Regular backups

#VPS or Dedicated Hosting

For larger course platforms (1,000+ students):

• 4GB+ RAM
• SSD storage
• PHP 8.0 or higher
• Object caching (Redis/Memcached)
• CDN integration
• Regular automated backups

#Additional Requirements

#For Payment Processing

When using payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, etc.):

• Valid SSL certificate (HTTPS)
• API credentials from payment provider
• Webhook support enabled
• cURL and OpenSSL extensions

#For Video Hosting

Masteriyo supports multiple video hosting options:

• YouTube - Free, unlimited storage
• Vimeo - Privacy controls, better video quality
• Self-hosted - Complete control, requires adequate server storage and bandwidth
• Third-party CDN - For large-scale video delivery

#For Email Notifications

• SMTP server configuration recommended
• Plugins like Smart SMTP or similar
• Valid SPF and DKIM records for deliverability

#For Third-Party Integrations

Depending on which features you use, you may need:

• Zoom - API credentials for live class integration
• Google Meet - OAuth credentials for meeting integration
• OpenAI - API key for ChatGPT features
• Page Builders - Elementor, Divi, Oxygen, or Bricks (if using their integrations)

#Known Compatibility Issues

#Server Configurations

• ModSecurity - May block legitimate requests; whitelist Masteriyo endpoints if needed
• Cloudflare - Ensure "Always Online" doesn't cache dynamic content
• Aggressive caching - Exclude learn, checkout and account pages from caching

#Plugin Conflicts

While Masteriyo is designed to work with most plugins, conflicts may occur with:

• Aggressive security plugins (may block REST API)
• Caching plugins with improper configuration
• Page builders with JavaScript conflicts

Tip: Always test plugin compatibility in a staging environment before deploying to production.

#Checking Compatibility

Before installing Masteriyo LMS, you can:

1. Review your server's PHP version in WordPress > Tools > Site Health
2. Contact your hosting provider to verify requirements
3. Use a staging environment to test installation
4. Check plugin compatibility with your current setup

#Getting Help

If you're unsure about your hosting environment or need assistance:

• Contact your hosting provider's support team
• Join our Facebook Community
• Contact Masteriyo Support

#Minimum vs Recommended Requirements Summary

Component	Minimum	Recommended
WordPress	6.5	Latest version
PHP	7.4	8.0+
MySQL	5.6	5.7+ or MariaDB 10.1+
PHP Memory	256MB	512MB+
Storage	1GB	5GB+ (depending on content)
SSL	Optional	Required for payments
Caching	None	Page + Object caching

Note: Requirements may change with future updates. Always refer to the latest documentation when upgrading.

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