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PHP Version Management

1 min read16 Apr 202634 views

In this article

  • 1Check Current PHP Version
  • 2Change PHP Version
  • 3Available Versions
  • 4PHP Settings (php.ini)
  • 5Common Issues

PHP Version Management

Check Current PHP Version

  1. Login to cPanel
  2. Go to MultiPHP Manager
  3. Your domains are listed with their PHP versions

Change PHP Version

  1. cPanel > MultiPHP Manager
  2. Check the box next to your domain
  3. Select the desired PHP version from the dropdown
  4. Click Apply

Available Versions

  • PHP 7.4 (legacy, end of life)
  • PHP 8.0
  • PHP 8.1
  • PHP 8.2 (recommended for most sites)
  • PHP 8.3 (latest)

PHP Settings (php.ini)

Go to cPanel > MultiPHP INI Editor to change:

  • upload_max_filesize (file upload limit)
  • post_max_size (form data limit)
  • max_execution_time (script timeout)
  • memory_limit (PHP memory)

Common Issues

  • "500 Error" after PHP upgrade: Your code may not be compatible. Revert to previous version.
  • WordPress recommends PHP 8.0 or higher

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