Review the recommended WordPress and PHP environment for running GoshLinks smoothly.

Recommended WordPress and PHP Requirements

GoshLinks is a WordPress plugin and should be installed on a maintained WordPress site running a supported PHP version.

Recommended Environment

A current, supported version of WordPress.
A current, supported version of PHP for WordPress.
Pretty permalinks enabled or available.
Administrator access to WordPress.
HTTPS enabled on the site.

Why Permalinks Matter

GoshLinks uses WordPress rewrite rules to route short links such as:

https://example.com/go/sale

If short links show a server-level "URL Not Found" message, refresh WordPress permalinks by going to Settings > Permalinks and clicking Save Changes.

Database Requirements

GoshLinks creates its own database tables for links and click data.

The WordPress database user must have permission to create and update plugin tables.

For Pro Import and Export

Large imports and exports can require more memory and processing time, especially when click data is included.

For large sites, a higher PHP memory limit and stable admin requests are recommended.

For YOURLS Import

Local YOURLS database imports require access to the YOURLS database details. Remote YOURLS imports should use the bundled YOURLS exporter plugin.

Tip

Keep WordPress, PHP, GoshLinks core, and GoshLinks Pro updated to reduce compatibility issues.