How to Change Your PHP Version in cPanel

Changing the PHP version can help you run scripts that require a specific PHP version or take advantage of new features and performance improvements.

📝 Steps to Change PHP Version

1. 🔑 Log in to cPanel

   • Access your cPanel account using your hosting credentials.

2. 📂 Go to Select PHP Version

   • Scroll down to the Software section.

   • Click on Select PHP Version

   • (In some hosting panels, it might be labeled as MultiPHP Manager.)

3. 🌐 Select the Domain

   • If using MultiPHP Manager, choose the domain you want to change.

4. ⚙️ Choose the PHP Version

   • From the drop-down menu, select the desired PHP version

   • Click Apply or Set as current to save the changes

5. 🔧 Adjust PHP Extensions (Optional)

   • Some panels allow you to enable or disable PHP extensions for your selected version

   • Check the required extensions for your website scripts and enable them if needed

💡 Tips

• Always check website compatibility with the selected PHP version

• Updating PHP can improve performance and security

• Some scripts may require specific PHP extensions to function correctly

🖼 Example / Screenshot