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Requirements
Check the verified WordPress, PHP, storage, cron, mail, and permission requirements.
Minimum software
Both current Forms packages declare these minimum versions:
| Requirement | Minimum |
|---|---|
| WordPress | 6.2 |
| PHP | 8.1 |
The site needs a writable database, working WordPress scheduled tasks, and HTTPS on public forms. File uploads also require an absolute, writable directory outside the public document root; the plugin refuses a detected public upload path.
Prepare the site
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Back up the database and private upload storage.
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Confirm the administrator can install plugins and manage Forms settings.
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Confirm WordPress cron runs reliably; low-traffic sites may need a server scheduler.
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Configure one established SMTP or transactional-mail plugin if notifications are required.
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Review PHP upload size, request size, and execution limits before accepting files.
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Test the form on the real theme at mobile, tablet, and desktop widths.
See Prepare WordPress for Drecha plugins for shared installation checks.