Live Streaming

Prerequisites & Setup

Live-Streaming is a powerful WordPress plugin that lets you broadcast live video content directly from your website. Whether you’re hosting online events or real-time updates, this plugin makes it simple and seamless. Before you get started, make sure your WordPress setup meets the necessary requirements.

Prerequisites for Using Live-Streaming

To ensure smooth performance and compatibility, your website should meet the following:

✅ PHP Version: 8.0 or higher
✅ WordPress Version: 5.6 or higher
✅ MySQL Version: 5.6 or higher

Why These Requirements Matter

  • PHP 8.0+: Delivers faster performance and access to modern PHP features used by the plugin
  • WordPress 5.6+: Ensures compatibility with the latest WordPress APIs and UI
  • MySQL 5.6+: Supports secure and reliable database operations

How to Check Your WordPress Setup

PHP Version:

  • Go to Dashboard → Tools → Site Health → Info
  • Scroll to the Server section to find your PHP version

WordPress Version:

  • Navigate to Dashboard → Updates to verify your WordPress version

MySQL Version:

  • Use your hosting control panel (e.g., cPanel or phpMyAdmin) to check the database version

Once your setup checks out, you’re ready to install the Live-Streaming plugin and go live with your first broadcast!

🚀 Stay tuned for our next guide on how to install and configure Live-Streaming for your website.