Note: Changing the PHP version may break your website if the plugins used by the website are not compatible with the new PHP version.
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1. Log in to your cPanel account.
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2. Under the Software section, click MultiPHP Manager.
3a. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the checkbox for your domain. On the right side, you will see a PHP Version drop-down menu. Select the appropriate PHP version, then click the Apply button.
Note: cPanel offers its version of PHP, which operates on EasyApache. This is depicted in the option with ea-phpxx in the name. Our servers are configured to provide CloudLinux PHP, which is the option with alt-phpxx in the title. We recommend using CloudLinux's version of PHP. (If you have chosen a CloudLinux PHP version, proceed to step 3b and 3c.
Cloudlinux provides its own security patches for older PHP versions, which EasyApache no longer supports. You can also enable specific extensions that some plugins/applications may require. To enable/disable extensions in PHP, see our guide here.
3b. If you have selected to enable PHP via CloudLinux (recommended), head back to Software and Select PHP Version.
3c. Click on the Use PHP Selector
1. Log in to your DirectAdmin account. For instructions on logging in to your DirectAdmin account, please click here.
2. Under the Extra Feature section, click on Select PHP version.
3. Select the PHP version you want to use from the drop-down box, and click Apply.
