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url: https://docs.corbitaltech.dev/products/whatsmark/requirement.md
description: >-
  Ensure smooth installation of WhatsMark with the correct system requirements.
  Learn about PHP, MySQL, server setup, required extensions, and hosting
  recommendations for optimal performance.
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# WhatsMark Requirements

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WhatsMark: WhatsApp Marketing And Automation Platform with Bots, Chats, Bulk Sender & AI requires few PHP extensions to function properly, most of the extensions are enabled by default on most servers, but it's strongly recommended to consult with your hosting provider or system administrator to check if the extensions listed below are enabled and supported.

:::warning **NOTE**
Although WhatsMark: WhatsApp Marketing And Automation Platform with Bots, Chats, Bulk Sender & AI may work properly, **we do not officially support** Windows (IIS) servers

:::

## System Requirements

### PHP Version

* **Minimum Required:** **PHP 8.2** or higher

### MySQL

* **Minimum Version:** MySQL 5.6
* **Recommended Version:** MySQL 5.7

### PHP Extensions (Required)

* **bcmath**
* **ctype**
* **mbstring**
* **openssl**
* **pdo**
* **tokenizer**
* **cURL**
* **iconv**
* **gd**
* **fileinfo**
* **dom**
* **zip**

### PHP Functions (Required)

Some PHP functions may be disabled by default. Consult with your hosting provider to enable:

* **symlink**
* **tmpfile**

#### Recommended PHP Functions

* **proc_opens**
* **proc_close**
* **proc_terminate**
* **proc_get_status**

##### Note: Recommended for optimizing cron job scheduled tasks

### PHP Memory Limit

* **Minimum:** 128 MB

## Browser Support

WhatsMark supports the most recent versions of:

* Google Chrome
* Apple Safari
* Microsoft Edge
* Mozilla Firefox

## Cron Job

* Requires a Linux server that supports configuring cron jobs
* Essential for proper application functionality
* Detailed setup guide available

## Hosting Solution

If your server doesn't meet the requirements, we offers a hosted solution:

* Worry-free server configuration
* Automatic installation
* Advanced features pre-configured
* License-based hosting available

## Notes

* Windows IIS servers are not officially supported
* Consult with hosting provider for specific configuration details