Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
How do I set up multilingual?
VosCMS supports 13 languages by default. You can select supported languages in Admin > Settings > Language.
Posts, menus, and pages all support multilingual. When users switch languages, translations are displayed automatically.
How do I use widgets?
Go to Admin > Site > Page Management, select a page and use the Widget Builder.
Drag and drop widgets, and customize each widget's settings. Various widgets are available including hero banners, features, stats, and CTA.
VosCMS is free?
Yes, VosCMS core is completely free and open-source (GPLv2). Anyone can freely download and use it.
Paid plugins and themes can be purchased separately from the marketplace.
What server requirements are needed?
VosCMS requires the following environment:
Required
- PHP 8.1+ (8.3 recommended)
- MySQL 8.0+ or MariaDB 10.4+
- Nginx or Apache
- HTTPS (SSL certificate required — cannot install on localhost)
Required PHP Extensions
- PDO, mbstring, json, openssl, curl, zip
- ionCube Loader — Required for license authentication and core code protection. ionCube Loader must be installed on your server.
ionCube Loader Installation
ionCube Loader is used to protect VosCMS license client and core files.
- VPS/Dedicated: Download
ioncube_loaders_lin_x86-64.tar.gz, install to PHP extension directory, and addzend_extension=ioncube_loader_lin_8.3.soto php.ini. - Shared Hosting: Ask your hosting provider to enable ionCube Loader. Some shared hosts may not support it.
- Verify: Run
php -m | grep ionCubeto check installation.
Recommended Server Specs
- 2 vCPU, 2GB RAM, 40GB SSD or more
- Ubuntu 22.04+ or Rocky Linux 8+
What is VosCMS?
Q: What is VosCMS?
A: VosCMS (Value Of Style CMS) is a modular content management system with plugin architecture, supporting 13 languages, multiple layout skins, and extensible features through a marketplace. It is free and open-source.