System status
Summary: Ensure your server configuration is optimized for KeyDesign Themes by checking the system status page. Learn how to spot red notices that indicate configuration issues and address them by adjusting PHP limits with the help of your hosting provider.
π§° System Requirements & Server Configuration
Ensuring your server meets the required settings is crucial for a smooth experience with Keystone Themes. Inadequate PHP limits are the #1 reason for demo import issues, saving errors, and plugin malfunctions.
π How to Check System Status
- Log in to your WordPress admin area.
- Navigate to the Theme Dashboard.
- Switch to the System Status tab.
π What to Look For
- Review the status report.
- Red notices = critical server misconfigurations.
- Pay close attention to PHP limits, file size caps, and memory values.
β Recommended Server Configuration
Here are the minimum recommended PHP settings for full theme compatibility:
iniCopyEditmemory_limit = 256M
max_execution_time = 240
post_max_size = 32M
upload_max_filesize = 32M
π οΈ How to Fix Red Notices
You have two options:
Option 1: Ask Your Host
Contact your hosting provider and say:
βHi, Iβm using a WordPress theme that requires higher PHP limits. Can you please increase the following settings for my account?
- memory_limit: 256M
- max_execution_time: 240
- post_max_size: 32M
- upload_max_filesize: 32M
This will help prevent demo import or page saving issues. Thank you!β
Option 2: Do It Yourself
If you’re confident editing your server config:
- Use cPanel β MultiPHP INI Editor or edit
php.ini
/.htaccess
/wp-config.php
manually (depending on host). - Refer to your hostβs documentation for guidance.
By proactively fixing system issues, you ensure your website runs smoothly β with full access to theme features, demo imports, and builder compatibility.