# Requirements

In most cases, setting up WordPress is a simple process that can be completed in less than five minutes. Nowadays, many web servers provide tools to automatically install WordPress for you.

## **1) Requirements for WordPress**  <a href="#id-1-requirements-for-wordpress" id="id-1-requirements-for-wordpress"></a>

Make sure that your web host has the [minimum requirements to run WordPress.](http://wordpress.org/about/requirements/)​

You can download the latest WordPress release from [WordPress.org](http://wordpress.org/)​

## **2) Requirements for Opal Theme WP** <a href="#id-2-requirements-for-shome-wp" id="id-2-requirements-for-shome-wp"></a>

To use the Opal Theme, please ensure that your hosting has the following features:

{% hint style="info" %}
WordPress 5.2+
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{% hint style="info" %}
PHP 5.6+&#x20;
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
MySQL 5.6+
{% endhint %}

## **3) Recommended PHP Configuration Limits** <a href="#id-3-recommended-php-configuration-limits" id="id-3-recommended-php-configuration-limits"></a>

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Max\_execution\_time 600
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="success" %}
Memory\_limit 512M
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="success" %}
Upload\_max\_filesize 40M
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="success" %}
Post\_max\_size 48M
{% endhint %}

## **4) Recommended for Autoros Theme WP**

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**For threads to function properly, change permalinks to the post name format. This is a required step and should be completed immediately after activating the theme.**
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