Initial Setup

Caution

Always keep backup of your existing WooCommerce installation including MySQL Database, before installing a new module.

Prerequisites

System Requirements

Before installing the Emirates NBD Payment Plugin, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

RequirementMinimum VersionNotes
WordPress5.0+Stable and secure version
WooCommerce3.0+Latest stable version recommended
PHP7.2+PHP 7.4+ or PHP 8.0+ recommended
SSL CertificateRequiredHTTPS must be enabled for security
Server Memory256MB+512MB+ recommended for optimal performance

Required Permissions

  • WordPress Admin Access – Required to install and activate plugins
  • WooCommerce Settings Access – Required to configure payment gateway
  • File Upload Permissions – Required to upload plugin ZIP file
  • Database Access – For plugin installation and transaction logging

Required PHP Extensions

  • cURL – For secure API communication with Emirates NBD gateway
  • OpenSSL – For encryption and secure data transmission
  • JSON – For processing API responses