Truth Empower Church - Digital Infrastructure Setup

Domain Status: The main domain (truthempower.church) was recently registered and is currently propagating. We're using this temporary domain (wh1477486.ispot.cc) to set up your church's digital infrastructure while waiting for DNS propagation.
PHP Version Issue: We've discovered that the server is running PHP 7.4.33, but ChurchCRM requires PHP 8.x. We need to upgrade the PHP version or consider alternative solutions.

PHP Version Upgrade

PHP Version Upgrade Options In Progress

To use ChurchCRM, we need to upgrade from PHP 7.4.33 to PHP 8.x. Here are the options:

Option 1: Use DirectAdmin PHP Selector

DirectAdmin typically provides a PHP Selector in the control panel that allows you to change PHP versions without rebooting the server.

  1. Log in to DirectAdmin at https://vda1600.is.cc:2222
  2. Look for 'PHP Version' or 'PHP Selector' in the control panel (often under 'Advanced Features' or 'Domain Setup')
  3. Select PHP 8.2 or the highest available version
  4. Apply the changes
  5. No server reboot is typically required
DirectAdmin PHP Guide

Option 2: Use .htaccess to Set PHP Version

You can try to set the PHP version using .htaccess if PHP 8.x is installed on the server but not set as default.

Check Available PHP Versions

Option 3: Contact Hosting Support

If the above options don't work, contact InterServer support to help you enable PHP 8.2 for your account.

InterServer Support

Setup Options

ChurchCRM Setup PHP Version Issue

ChurchCRM requires PHP 8.x, but the server is running PHP 7.4.33.

  1. Upgrade PHP version to 8.x using DirectAdmin
  2. Create database for ChurchCRM
  3. Complete ChurchCRM installation wizard
  4. Configure church settings
PHP Version Fix Check Status

WordPress Website Alternative Option

Install and configure WordPress for the main church website. WordPress works with PHP 7.4.33.

  1. Create database for WordPress
  2. Install WordPress core files
  3. Complete WordPress setup wizard
  4. Install church theme and plugins
Start WordPress Setup

External Services In Progress

Integration with external services for church operations.

  • ChurchOnline Platform: Account created with scheduled services
  • GiveButter: Account created, needs 2FA verification
  • Crowded.com: Account creation in progress, awaiting incorporation papers
View Integration Status

Domain Configuration Propagating

The main domain (truthempower.church) is currently propagating across the internet.

Nameservers:

  • vda1600a.trouble-free.net
  • vda1600b.trouble-free.net

DNS changes typically take 24-48 hours to fully propagate.

PHP Version Testing

PHP Version Test Tools

Use these tools to check PHP versions and configurations:

PHP Info

View detailed PHP configuration

PHP Info

PHP Version Test

Simple test to show PHP version

PHP Test

Available PHP Versions

Check PHP versions on server

Check PHP Versions

DirectAdmin PHP Guide

How to change PHP in DirectAdmin

DirectAdmin Guide

Admin Tools

DirectAdmin Control Panel

Access the hosting control panel to manage your website, databases, email accounts, and more.

Open DirectAdmin

PHP Version Management

Check and manage PHP versions on your hosting account.

PHP Version Fix PHP Info

Database Manager

Manage your MySQL databases.

Open Database Manager

File Manager

View and manage files on your web server.

Open File Manager