🧩 Server Requirements to Run the Chat Application

Before installing and running the chat on your server, make sure your hosting environment meets the following minimum requirements. These ensure smooth performance, full feature compatibility, and security of your chat system.

✅ Server Requirements

To successfully run the chat application, your server must support:

• PHP 8.1 or 8.2 — The latest and most stable PHP versions for optimal speed and security.

• Ioncube Loader 13 — Required to decode encrypted PHP files and ensure license protection.

• MySQLi Extension — Enables database communication for user accounts, messages, and settings.

• mbstring Extension — Handles multi-language messages and text encoding properly.

• ZIP Library — Allows file compression and decompression for uploads and updates.

• cURL — Required for API integrations and external server communications.

• GD Library — Handles image processing like resizing, cropping, and avatar generation.

💡 Tip:
If you’re using shared hosting, you can check these extensions in your hosting control panel (usually under PHP Selector or PHP Info). If anything is missing, contact your hosting provider to enable them.