Change PHP version +(video)

PHP Logo PHP select versions

If You have legacy scripts, or just something in your PHP apps doesn't work properly, You can modify PHP version in cPanel!

You can choose between the following versions:

  • 4.4
  • 5.1
  • 5.2
  • 5.3
  • 5.5 (native)
  • 5.6
  • 7.0
  • 7.1
  • 7.2
  • 7.4

To access the PHP Version Selector, You should login to cPanel interface, and navigate down to "Software and Services" tab and click on "Select PHP Version" Icon:

cPanel - Select PHP Version

Then select the desired version from the drop-down menu:

cPanel - Current PHP Version

Select modules and extensions that You need:

cPanel - PHP Select modules and extensions

Click "Save" then "Set as current".

You can switch versions any time You need. These changes apply to all domains hosted on the particular service.

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