Before installing WordPress, however, there are a few things you need to know. Here, we'll go over the requirements for installing WordPress.
First and foremost, you need to make sure that your web hosting provider meets the necessary software and conditions for running WordPress. For a full list of requirements, you can check out the official WordPress page. Generally speaking, you will need:
• PHP 7.4 or greater
• MySQL 5.6 or MariaDB 10.1 or greater
In addition, you must have access to the server and some tools. This includes:
• A login account (user id and password) to the server via FTP or shell
• FTP software
• A text editor
• Your web browser of choice
You will need to use a text editor like Notepad (for Windows users) or TextEdit (for Mac users) to edit the main configuration file. Later on, you may want to edit your Template Files. Although you can complete this task through the WordPress Administration Screens, we recommend using a reliable text editor.