> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs-restapi.wplimit.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# System Requirements

> Technical requirements for installing LatePoint API Extension

## Minimum Requirements

### WordPress

* **Minimum version**: WordPress 5.0
* **Recommended**: WordPress 6.0 or higher
* **Multisite**: Compatible with multisite installations

### PHP

* **Minimum version**: PHP 7.4
* **Recommended**: PHP 8.1 or higher
* **Required extensions**:
  * `json`
  * `curl`
  * `mbstring`
  * `openssl`

### Database

* **MySQL**: 5.6 or higher
* **MariaDB**: 10.1 or higher
* **Permissions**: CREATE, ALTER, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, SELECT

### Web Server

* **Apache**: 2.4 or higher with mod\_rewrite
* **Litespeed Web Server**: Any verion
* **Nginx**: 1.18 or higher
* **IIS**: 10.0 or higher (with URL Rewrite Module)

## Dependencies

### Core Plugin

<Warning>
  REST API for Latepoint, requires the main LatePoint plugin to be installed and activated.
</Warning>

* **LatePoint**: Version 5.x or higher
* **Status**: Must be activated and configured
* **License**: Valid LatePoint PRO Features for access All endpoints

### Compatible Plugins

LatePoint API Extension is compatible with:

* **LatePoint Pro Features**: All versions

## Server Configuration

### Permalinks

WordPress permalinks must be configured for the API to work:

1. Go to **Settings > Permalinks**
2. Select any option except "Plain"
3. Save changes

**Recommended structure:**

```
/%postname%/
```

### PHP Limits

Configure these limits in your `php.ini`:

```ini theme={null}
memory_limit = 256M
max_execution_time = 300
max_input_vars = 3000
post_max_size = 256M
upload_max_filesize = 256M
```

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Installation" icon="download" href="/installation/setup">
    Proceed with plugin installation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configuration" icon="gear" href="/installation/configuration">
    Configure the plugin after installation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Make your first API call
  </Card>

  <Card title="Support" icon="life-ring" href="https://wpdocs.latepoint.com">
    Get help if you encounter issues
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
