Before a Drupal installation

System requirements

To install Drupal, you need both a web server and a database server.

Minimum requirements

Refer to the official System requirements guide for a complete list of required software and versions.

Drupal can be installed on:

• A local server (on your own computer)
• A remote server (via a hosting provider)

Local server setup

To set up a local development environment, follow the Local server setup guide.

Remote server setup

Most commercial shared web hosting providers meet Drupal's system requirements.

For optimized performance and support, consider choosing a Drupal-specific hosting provider.