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 # Requirements
 
-- PHP 5.4 or higher. Check the [required modules list](http://learn.getgrav.org/basics/requirements#php-requirements)
+- PHP 5.5.9 or higher. Check the [required modules list](http://learn.getgrav.org/basics/requirements#php-requirements)
 - Check the [Apache](http://learn.getgrav.org/basics/requirements#apache-requirements) or [IIS](http://learn.getgrav.org/basics/requirements#iis-requirements) requirements
 
 # QuickStart