How to change PHP version in cPanel
MumuHost uses CloudLinux as the OS on our servers to improve server stability. A major feature of CloudLinux is that each cPanel account can select the global PHP version they want to have for their websites. Let’s jump to know how to change PHP version in cPanel.
Need to set a different PHP version for an add-on domain instead?
If you want to set a different PHP version for one of your Addon domains, you can easily do so using a .htaccess handler as described in this guide.
You can easily change the PHP version on your account by following these steps:
How to change PHP version in cPanel
1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Navigate to the Software section and click on Select PHP Version.
3. Click on the PHP Version drop-down box and select your preferred PHP version.
4. Click on the Apply button to save your PHP version change.
Please Note: You must know which PHP version you need for your web applications, to avoid any unwanted mishaps. In case you see any error on your website once you’ve changed the PHP version, please revert to the previous PHP version which your site was using.
We hope in this short article you have learned how to change PHP version in cPanel account. Never stop learning and as a result, you will develop your skills in no time!
