The basic configuration needed to run WordPress is in itself minimalist. It’s enough that your hosting supports the following three things:
- PHP7
- MySQL 5.6 or higher / MariaDB 10.0 or more
- HTTPS support
This can be provided by an Apache web server or NGinx, it does not make any difference for WordPress. Although any server running these programs will be good, WordPress recommends the use of Apache or NGinx.
That said, the configuration I just gave is the one you need to have. But if for one reason or another your server is older than that, know that WordPress can run on versions well below:
- PHP 5.2.4+
- MySQL 5.0+
Of course, this will lead you to expose yourself to all known and un-clogged security vulnerabilities in these versions. Not to mention the performances that will literally collapse.
Find all our tips in our FAQ WordPress hosting.
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