Introducing Craft CMS 5: Server Requirements and Setup Guide

Optional PHP Configurations

To fully leverage Craft CMS's features, certain PHP settings should be enabled:

• allow_url_fopen: Required for plugin updates and installations.

• proc_*: Necessary for the Plugin Store, updates, and email functionality.

• ignore_user_abort: Needed for the default queue runner to function correctly.
  
  

File Permissions

To ensure Craft CMS functions without hiccups, it is key that PHP has the necessary write permissions for several critical files and directories:

• Persistent Write Access Required For:

  • storage/*

  • config/license.key

  • web/cpresources/*

• Write Access Needed During Installation, Updates, or Plugin Installations:

  • .env

  • config/project/*

  • composer.json and composer.lock

  • vendor/*

The specific permissions settings should be adjusted based on how the system user, under which PHP operates, relates to the file and folder owners:

• Identical User and Owner: Assign permissions with 744 (rwxr--r--), allowing full control for the owner and read-only for others.

• Same Group: Set permissions to 774 (rwxrwxr--), providing full access to the user and group, but read-only access to others.

If your current setup does not align with either of the above scenarios, there could be a configuration error. In this case, consult with your system administrator to ensure the settings are correctly applied.

Avoid setting permissions to 777 in shared environments or on live sites, as this allows full read, write, and execute permissions to everyone. Additionally, avoid running your HTTP server (or PHP) with root privileges to maintain security integrity.

These guidelines help maintain the security and functionality of your Craft CMS installation, ensuring that it operates smoothly and remains secure against unauthorised access.

Database User Privileges

The database user configured for Craft must have comprehensive privileges:

MySQL/MariaDB:

• SELECT

• INSERT

• DELETE

• UPDATE

• CREATE

• ALTER

• INDEX

• DROP

• REFERENCES

• LOCK TABLES
  

For PostgreSQL:

• SELECT

• INSERT

• UPDATE

• CREATE

• DELETE

• REFERENCES

• CONNECT
  

Control Panel Browser Requirements

Craft’s control panel requires modern browsers that support JavaScript modules:

Windows & macOS:

• Firefox 67+

• Chrome 63+

• Safari 11.1+

• Edge 79+.

Mobile:

• iOS Safari 11+

• Android Chrome 81+

• Firefox 68+.

Using these supported browsers ensures that all features and functionalities of the Craft CMS control panel are accessible and function correctly, allowing for efficient site management and content updates. Make sure your browser is up to date to take full advantage of the control panel's capabilities.

These specifications ensure that Craft CMS 5 will run efficiently and securely, providing a robust platform for website development and management. For additional information, utilise the official server check script to confirm your server's compatibility with Craft CMS 5 requirements. 

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