System Requirements

Before installing Wash: Blog Manager, ensure your systems meet the following requirements.

WordPress Requirements

Component	Minimum Version	Recommended
WordPress Core	6.0+	Latest stable
PHP	8.0+	8.2+
MySQL/MariaDB	5.7+ / 10.3+	8.0+ / 10.6+
Memory Limit	128 MB	256 MB+

Required PHP Extensions

curl - For API communication
json - For data serialization
mbstring - For string handling
openssl - For HMAC authentication

Recommended WordPress Plugins

These plugins enhance Wash: Blog Manager functionality:

Plugin	Purpose
Yoast SEO	SEO metadata sync
RankMath	SEO metadata sync (alternative)
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)	Custom field sync
WPML / Polylang / TranslatePress	Multilingual support

Shopify Requirements

Component	Requirement
Shopify Plan	Any (Basic, Shopify, Advanced, Plus)
API Version	2026-01
App Scopes	See below

Required Shopify App Scopes

The Wash: Blog Manager app requires these permissions:

read_content / write_content - Blog articles and pages
read_files / write_files - Media uploads
read_metaobjects / write_metaobjects - Metafield management
read_locales - Language/locale detection
read_markets - Market-based routing

Network Requirements

WordPress Server

Outbound HTTPS - Must allow connections to app-wash.tradik.com
SSL Certificate - Required for secure API communication
No firewall blocking - Ports 443 (HTTPS) must be open

Shopify Store

No additional requirements - Shopify handles all hosting

Browser Requirements

For the WordPress admin and Shopify app interfaces:

Browser	Minimum Version
Chrome	90+
Firefox	88+
Safari	14+
Edge	90+

Hosting Compatibility

Wash: Blog Manager works with most WordPress hosting providers:

Tested Hosting Providers

Managed WordPress: WP Engine, Kinsta, Flywheel, Pressable
Cloud Hosting: AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean, Linode
cPanel Hosting: SiteGround, Bluehost, HostGator
VPS: Any with PHP 8.0+ and WordPress 6.0+

Known Limitations

Some hosting environments may require adjustments:

Issue	Solution
Blocked outbound connections	Whitelist `app-wash.tradik.com`
Low PHP memory	Increase `memory_limit` to 256M
Disabled cURL	Enable `curl` PHP extension
Strict firewall	Allow HTTPS (port 443) outbound

Checking Your Environment

WordPress Health Check

Go to Tools → Site Health in WordPress admin
Check for any critical issues
Ensure PHP version is 8.0+
Verify required extensions are active

Testing API Connectivity

After installing the plugin, use the "Test Connection" button in Settings → Wash: Blog Manager to verify your server can reach the Shopify app.

Next Steps

Once your environment meets these requirements: