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In order to use WordPress, a standard server must have at least 1GB of RAM, a CPU at 1.0 GHz processing power, and run under a web server that supports the execution of PHP – ideally version 7.4 or later. Larger, higher-traffic sites will require more RAM and processing power to run adequately with WordPress.
Webserver Important WordPress Server Requirements
- Apache or Nginx
- Operating System: Linux distribution such as Ubuntu or Debian
- Programming Language: PHP (7.4 or higher version)
- Database: MySQL or MariaDB
- RAM: The minimum 1GB but 2GB or higher is better for running websites that would attract much traffic.
- Processor: At least 1.0 GHz processor
Top Things to Consider While Choosing Hosting for Your WordPress Website
1. Disk Space
The WordPress core itself uses very minimal space in storage; the additional needs depend on:
- Themes and Plugins: Popular themes and plugins can quickly add to your storage needs.
- Media Files: High-resolution images, videos, and other media will consume a lot of disk space.
- Website Content:As your content grows like blogs, pages, and downloadable files the storage requirement will also increase over time.
2. Bandwidth
Bandwidth determines the amount of data your site can transfer. It depends on:
- Hosting Plan: Some come with limited bandwidth, while other plans come with unmetered or unlimited choices.
- Traffic Volume: High-traffic sites or those housing large media files will need higher bandwidth.
3. Security
A secure hosting environment is most important to protect your WordPress site. Ensure:
- Your server is correctly configured with the latest security patches.
- Regular WordPress core, theme, and plugin.
- updates Improved security with SSL certificates, firewalls, and malware scanning tools.
