Before installing CP-Sync, please ensure your environment meets the following requirements.
WordPress Requirements
- WordPress version 5.3 or higher
- A WordPress theme that follows standard coding practices
Server Requirements
- PHP 7.2 or higher
- MySQL 5.6 or higher (or MariaDB equivalent)
- HTTPS support for secure API communication
- PHP cURL extension
- PHP JSON extension
- PHP XML extension (for CCB integration)
Church Management System Requirements
Planning Center Online (PCO)
- An active Planning Center Online account
- API access enabled for your account
- Permissions to access PCO Groups and/or Calendar modules
- (Optional) Admin access to create an application in the PCO Developer portal
Church Community Builder (CCB)
- An active CCB account with API access
- API credentials (Username and Password)
- Appropriate permission levels to access group and/or event data
Browser Requirements
For the admin interface:
- Chrome (latest 2 versions)
- Firefox (latest 2 versions)
- Safari (latest 2 versions)
- Edge (latest 2 versions)
Additional Requirements
- Stable internet connection for API communication
- WordPress permalinks enabled and configured
- Sufficient PHP memory limit (64MB or higher recommended)
- PHP max_execution_time of 60 seconds or higher for large data imports
Integration-Specific Requirements
If you plan to use specific integrations:
CP Groups Integration
- CP Groups plugin installed and activated (version 1.0.0 or higher)
The Events Calendar Integration
- The Events Calendar plugin (by Modern Tribe) installed and activated (version 5.0 or higher)
Checking Your Configuration
You can verify your PHP configuration by navigating to Tools → Site Health in your WordPress admin dashboard to ensure all requirements are met.