discussion Guide XenForo XenForo System Requirements Check Guide (2025)

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✅ XenForo System Requirements Check Guide (2025)​

Before installing XenForo forum software on your server, it’s important to verify that your system meets XenForo’s minimum requirements.
This guide explains step-by-step how to check your system requirements using XenForo’s official tools.

🔧 Minimum System Requirements (for XenForo 2.3)​

Requirement	Minimum Version	Recommended Version
PHP	7.4 or higher	PHP 8.1 or 8.2
MySQL	5.7 or higher	MySQL 8.0 or MariaDB 10.3+
Web Server	Apache / Nginx	Apache 2.4+ or latest Nginx
Required PHP Extensions	mbstring, json, pdo, gd, openssl, dom, simplexml, xml, zip, iconv	All enabled

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🧪 Use XenForo’s Official System Requirements Test Tool​

XenForo provides a small PHP script that allows you to verify your server’s compatibility.

Steps:​

1. Download the XenForo System Requirements Test file.
2. Extract the ZIP and upload the xenforo_requirements.php file to your server’s root directory (for example, /public_html).
3. Open your browser and access the following URL: https://yourdomain.com/xenforo_requirements.php
4. The script will show full compatibility details such as PHP version, required extensions, and file permissions.

Verifying your system with the above steps before installation ensures a smooth setup and optimal XenForo performance.
Extra Tip: For better performance, enable caching systems such as OPcache, Redis, or Memcached — these significantly improve XenForo’s speed.

 

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Before purchasing a hosting service, make sure the company you are buying from checks your system requirements.