Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
What server requirements are needed?
A
VosCMS requires the following environment:
Required
- PHP 8.1+ (8.3 recommended)
- MySQL 8.0+ or MariaDB 10.4+
- Nginx or Apache
- HTTPS (SSL certificate required — cannot install on localhost)
Required PHP Extensions
- PDO, mbstring, json, openssl, curl, zip
- ionCube Loader — Required for license authentication and core code protection. ionCube Loader must be installed on your server.
ionCube Loader Installation
ionCube Loader is used to protect VosCMS license client and core files.
- VPS/Dedicated: Download
ioncube_loaders_lin_x86-64.tar.gz, install to PHP extension directory, and addzend_extension=ioncube_loader_lin_8.3.soto php.ini. - Shared Hosting: Ask your hosting provider to enable ionCube Loader. Some shared hosts may not support it.
- Verify: Run
php -m | grep ionCubeto check installation.
Recommended Server Specs
- 2 vCPU, 2GB RAM, 40GB SSD or more
- Ubuntu 22.04+ or Rocky Linux 8+
How do I configure initial settings after installation?
A
After installation, log in to the admin panel and configure in this order:
- Site Settings — Site name, URL, logo, favicon
- Language Settings — Select supported languages, set default
- Menu Management — Configure main menu, footer menu
- Page Management — Edit homepage widgets
- Create Boards — Add needed boards
How do I set up HTTPS (SSL)?
A
VosCMS requires HTTPS for security. SSL certificate setup:
- Let's Encrypt (Free) — Use
certbotto get free SSL certificates with auto-renewal. - Hosting Provider — Most hosting providers offer free SSL. Enable it from the hosting panel.
- Paid Certificates — Enterprise EV/OV certificates can be purchased from certificate authorities.
After setup, verify APP_URL in .env starts with https://.