Requirements
In order to run WooCommerce Subscriptions, there are a few requirements that must be in place. This guide lists those requirements to help everything run smoothly. Also take a look at the WooCommerce requirements and server recommendations.
| REQUIREMENTS | |
|---|---|
| PHP Version | 5.6 or greater, 7.0 or greater recommended |
| MySQL Version | 5.6 or greater |
| WordPress Version | 4.4 or greater |
| WooCommerce Version | 3.0 or greater |
| Cron | Working WP Cron |
| Site URL | Live site served exclusively on one URL |
How to Test WP Cron is Working
As mentioned in the requirements, having a working cron system is important for running Subscriptions. Recurring automatic payments and other functions are dependent on timing-sensitive actions and in order to implement those actions, cron must be working.
In order to test that WP Cron is working:
- On the dashboard, go to Posts > Add New.
- In the Publish box, next to the text that says “Publish immediately,” press the “Edit” link.
Edit Post Page - Fields will appear that allow a date to be chosen. Choose a date and time. Click the “OK” button.
Edit Post Schedule - Click the “Schedule” button.
Schedule Post - Make sure that the post was published at or near the scheduled time.
Further Reading
Check out this post for more technical tips for WooCommerce Subscriptions.