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To ensure compatibility with different web applications while hosting your websites, the most essential feature is the ability to change the PHP version of your panel. <\/span><\/p>\n

cPanel offers users a user-friendly interface for managing various aspects of their web hosting accounts & it also offers a straightforward way to change the PHP version. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the detailed article, we will guide you through the process of changing the PHP version in cPanel. Let\u2019s get started!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Also Read: <\/strong>How to Clear the Website Cache in cPanel?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Steps to Change PHP Version in cPanel<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Log into your cPanel account with your credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Once you log in, look for the \u2018Software\u2019<\/strong> section in the panel.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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3. In that section, find an option called<\/span> \u2018MultiPHP Manager\u2019<\/strong> & click on it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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4. After clicking, you will see the ‘System default PHP version’<\/strong> at the top. The system administrator sets the system’s default PHP version. <\/span><\/p>\n

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5. <\/span>The ‘Select PHP Version’<\/strong> interface will show a drop-down menu containing the available PHP versions. You have to select from that menu after selecting the domain. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Select<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are unsure about the version suitable for your website, consider reviewing the documentation of the web applications running. With that, you have specific PHP version requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you select the updated version, click \u2018Apply\u2019<\/strong> to make the changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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That\u2019s it; your PHP version got successfully changed. <\/span><\/p>\n

To confirm whether changes have occurred, you must follow the instructions below. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2794 You have to create a simple PHP info file. Just create a new text file & name it \u2018info.php\u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2794 In that file, add the following code given below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<?php<\/span><\/p>\n

phpinfo();<\/span><\/p>\n

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Once done, upload this file to your web server and access it through your web browser (e.g., http:\/\/yourdomainname.com\/info.php). That page will display complete information about the PHP version running on the server.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Also Read: <\/strong>How to Create a PHPinfo File and View PHP Information?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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By following the steps in this guide, you can easily manage your PHP versions & ensure optimal performance along with compatibility for your website.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

To ensure compatibility with different web applications while hosting your websites, the most essential feature is the ability to change the PHP version of your panel.  cPanel offers users a user-friendly interface for managing various aspects of their web hosting accounts & it also offers a straightforward way to change the PHP version.  In the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cpanel"],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Change PHP Version in cPanel?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find the step-by-step instructions on changing the PHP version in cPanel to maintain compatibility with your website. 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