"PHP8+ REQUIRED" error when loading the setup page

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"PHP8+ REQUIRED" error when loading the setup page

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Post by Gabbo144 » Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:31 am

I uploaded the "upload" folder in my public html folder, but when i try to load in the install page i get a white screen with "PHP8+ Required" What should i do?

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Post by OSWorX » Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:45 pm

Gabbo144 wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:31 am
I uploaded the "upload" folder in my public html folder, but when i try to load in the install page i get a white screen with "PHP8+ Required"
What should i do?

Guess you try to install OpenCart 4.x ?
Then you should use php 8.x only.

What you should do?
Simply use php 8.x

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Post by straightlight » Thu Oct 06, 2022 12:00 am

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Re: "PHP8+ REQUIRED" error when loading the setup page

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Post by Gabbo144 » Thu Oct 06, 2022 12:53 am

OSWorX wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:45 pm

Guess you try to install OpenCart 4.x ?
Then you should use php 8.x only.

What you should do?
Simply use php 8.x

Do i have to install it from my hosting control panel? (cpanel)
Thanks in advance

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Re: "PHP8+ REQUIRED" error when loading the setup page

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Post by straightlight » Thu Oct 06, 2022 5:29 am

Gabbo144 wrote: ↑
Thu Oct 06, 2022 12:53 am

OSWorX wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:45 pm

Guess you try to install OpenCart 4.x ?
Then you should use php 8.x only.

What you should do?
Simply use php 8.x
Do i have to install it from my hosting control panel? (cpanel)
Thanks in advance

Normally, yes. However, if you are unable to or you do not have the option to do it, I would suggest looking on Google or contact your host to do the upgrade for you.