Server Requirements

Turnstile Plugin - Server Requirements

Server Requirements

Ensure your server meets these requirements before installing the Turnstile plugin for Rise CRM.

Required Software / Extensions

Core Requirements

PHP v8.1+ - Modern PHP version with performance improvements
MySQL 8.x / MariaDB - Database server for data storage

Essential PHP Extensions

MySQLi PHP Extension - Database connectivity
Latest cURL PHP Extension - Required for Cloudflare API communication
Latest mbstring PHP Extension - Multi-byte string handling
Latest OpenSSL PHP Extension - SSL/TLS support for secure API calls
Latest GD PHP Extension - Image processing capabilities
Latest intl PHP Extension - Internationalization support
Latest json PHP Extension - JSON handling for API responses
Latest mysqlnd PHP Extension - Native MySQL driver
Latest xml PHP Extension - XML parsing capabilities
fileinfo PHP Extension - File type detection

Server Configuration

zlib.output_compression should be disabled - Prevents compression conflicts

Server Specification

Shared Hosting

✅ Can be installed on shared hosting (cPanel)

Perfect for small to medium businesses with standard hosting plans.

AWS/Cloud Hosting

Minimum Requirements:

1vCPU - Single virtual CPU core
2GB Memory - RAM for application performance
10GB Storage - Disk space for application and data

Suitable for scalable deployments and growing businesses.

Installation

Please check the quick installation guide here.

Compatibility Note: These requirements ensure optimal performance of the Turnstile plugin and its integration with Cloudflare's API services.

Turnstile Specific Requirements: The cURL, OpenSSL, and json extensions are particularly important for Cloudflare Turnstile communication and should be the latest versions available.

Extension Verification

You can verify your server meets these requirements by creating a PHP info file:

Quick Server Check

Create a file named phpinfo.php in your web root
Add this content: <?php phpinfo(); ?>
Visit the file in your browser to see all installed extensions
Search for each required extension in the output
Delete the file after verification for security

Need Help?

If your server doesn't meet these requirements:

Shared Hosting: Contact your hosting provider to enable missing extensions
VPS/Cloud: Install missing extensions using your server's package manager
Managed Hosting: Submit a support ticket to your hosting provider requesting the required extensions

Ready to Install? Once your server meets all requirements, proceed with the installation guide to get started with Turnstile.

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