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Requirements
Check the verified WordPress, PHP, permissions, mail, and backup requirements before installation.
Minimum software
Both current Events packages declare these minimum versions:
| Requirement | Minimum |
|---|---|
| WordPress | 6.2 |
| PHP | 8.0 |
Use HTTPS on every public booking page. The site also needs a writable WordPress database, the ability to install plugins, and working scheduled tasks for delayed notifications and automation.
Prepare the site
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Back up the database and
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Confirm the WordPress timezone under Settings → General; public times are displayed in that timezone while appointment allocation is stored safely in UTC.
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Confirm that the administrator can install plugins and that event managers have only the capabilities they need.
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Configure one established SMTP or transactional-mail plugin if the site must send confirmations, verification links, reminders, or waitlist offers.
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Test on staging when changing editions or upgrading a busy booking site.
See Prepare WordPress for Drecha plugins for hosting and compatibility checks shared by all Drecha plugins.