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@@ -9,9 +9,9 @@ If you are curious what technologies other organizations are using to run CiviCR
 A recommended server environment should typically meet these guidelines:
 
 * __Operating system__: Linux
-* __CMS__: Backdrop, Drupal 7, Drupal 10, Joomla 4 or WordPress
 * __PHP__: PHP 8.2 or 8.3 is recommended
 * __MySQL__: MySQL 5.7.5+ or MariaDB 10.2+ -- with configuration requirements
+* __CMS__: Backdrop, Drupal 7, Drupal 10, Joomla 4 or WordPress (optional, if you're using a CMS)
 
 Other environments may also meet the system requirements. The following sections present requirements more precisely.