What are common challenges when installing and configuring PHP applications like Postaci Webmail on web hosting services like 1&1?

Common challenges when installing and configuring PHP applications like Postaci Webmail on web hosting services like 1&1 include compatibility issues with the PHP version, missing PHP extensions, and incorrect file permissions. To solve these issues, make sure to check the PHP version requirements of the application, install any required PHP extensions, and set the correct file permissions for the application files.

// Example code to check PHP version and required extensions
if (version_compare(PHP_VERSION, '7.2.0', '<')) {
    die('Postaci Webmail requires PHP version 7.2.0 or higher');
}

if (!extension_loaded('openssl')) {
    die('OpenSSL extension is required for Postaci Webmail');
}

// Set correct file permissions for application files
chmod('/path/to/application/files', 755);