How to Change Your Website PHP Version in cPanel
Last Modified: November 26, 2024
(Rev. v2.0)
by Ryan T. M. Reiffenberger
This guide will walk you through how to change your PHP version for your website, allowing you to switch seamlessly between different versions on the fly.
Note: Please note that changing your PHP version may cause certain features of your site to break if your website is not properly updated to support the selected PHP version.
- Log into cPanel
- Go to Software > MultiPHP Manager
A screenshot of the cPanel ‘Software’ section with the ‘MultiPHP Manager’ button highlighted. - Select the checkbox next to the domain you want to change the PHP version for
A screenshot of the MultiPHP manager, with an arrow pointing to the checkbox to select a domain. - Go to the drop down at the top-right section of the page, and select the version you need
A screenshot of the PHP Version Dropdown - Click Apply
Article Overview
This guide will walk you through how to change your PHP version for your website, allowing you to switch seamlessly between different versions on the fly.