Suppose you ever encounter problems with the way your server handles PHP packages or find WordPress prompting you to update your PHP version. In that case, it is useful to know how to view and modify your server's PHP. Updating the PHP version of your site is vital to the security of your website. Whenever a new version of PHP is released, the latest security patches will be implemented. This article discusses some options on how to upgrade the PHP version on your Hosting account.
How do I upgrade the PHP version of my site?
If your website requires a different version of PHP, you must log into your cPanel to manage the site version.
MultiPHP Manager or PHP Version Selector
Depending on the version of cPanel you are using, you will use either MultiPHP Manager or PHP Version Selector to modify your PHP version. To determine which one you have, you will need to:
- Log in to cPanel
- Navigate to the Software section.
- Select Select PHP Version in the Software section.
- Select the current version to display the available versions.
- Select the desired version from the list of available versions.
- Once the version is selected, press "Apply".
- Upon completion the selected version will become the current version.
- The PHP version will be updated for your entire cPanel, so you should consider upgrading your installations to be compatible with the version you selected.
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