# Requirements

In most cases, installing WordPress is a simple process that can be completed in less than five minutes. Many web servers now provide tools for automatically installing WordPress.

## **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 **Opal Theme** please make sure that your hosting is running with the following features:

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WordPress 5.2+
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PHP 5.6+&#x20;
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MySQL 5.6+
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## **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
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Memory\_limit 512M
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Upload\_max\_filesize 40M
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Post\_max\_size 48M
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## **4) Recommended for Zipli Theme WP**

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**For threads to work, change permalinks to the post name format. This is required and should be done immediately after activating the theme**
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