Selecting your PHP version through cPanel

To change PHP version, follow the steps below:

1. Log in to your cPanel account.

2. Scroll down to Software/Services section > Select PHP Version:

3. Here you will see the list of available modules and extensions.

If you do not need to change PHP version and just want to turn on/off specific extensions, you can do this by ticking/unticking the corresponding boxes.

Use PHP Version drop-down box to select the required version, click on Set as current in order to apply the changes.

NOTE: the ‘native’ PHP version does not allow changing any options.

5. To change individual settings within PHP version in question, click on Switch to PHP Settings.

By clicking on one of the options (in grey), you will be presented with a drop-down list to change specific settings. Hit Apply to implement the settings:

It’s that simple!