Getting Started
System Requirements
# 72
Last editetd on 28 May 2026
Before installing JoomBook, make sure your environment meets the following minimum requirements.
Server Requirements
| Component | Minimum Version | Recommended |
| Joomla | 5.0 | 5.x or 6.x (current) |
| PHP | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| MySQL | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| MariaDB | 10.4 | 12.0 |
| Apache | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Nginx | 1.26 | 1.29 |
| Microsoft IIS | 10 | 10 |
Note: PostgreSQL is not supported by JoomBook. Please use MySQL or MariaDB.
Joomla Prerequisites
- Joomla 5.0 or 6.x installed and configured
- Super Administrator access to the Joomla backend
- Write permissions on
/tmp and /administrator/cache
Note: JoomBook is not a SaaS service - all data is stored exclusively on your own server. No external services are required for basic operation.