How to Change PHP Versions Using MultiPHP Manager

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Casey B

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One of cPanel’s newer features is the MultiPHP Manager. This tool allows you to change the PHP version your websites are using. In this article, we will walk you through how to use it. You can change the PHP version for your entire account, or just specific domains. This is useful if one or more of your sites need different versions of PHP to function.

MultiPHP Manager – Changing PHP Versions in cPanel

Login to cPanel
Click on MultiPHP Manager, or search for MultiPHP in the cPanel search bar.
Select the domains you wish to change to a new PHP version, and specify which version of PHP they need
Finally, click Apply
Check your changes by viewing your settings in a phpinfo page.

Congratulations! You have just changed your PHP version for the sites you selected using the MultiPHP Manager.

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Kianna Busby says:

January 11, 2020 at 2:22 pm

After updating, my phpinfo page still reflects the older version. Any ideas?

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- Jt Spratley says:
  
  January 13, 2020 at 4:24 pm
  
  Hello. There are a few things you can check.
  Ensure you’re editing the correct file: Configuration File (php.ini) Path and Loaded Configuration File
  You may need to make your php.ini file recursive
  
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Georgios says:

January 30, 2019 at 8:17 pm

Hello in my Cpanel (shared hosting) the MultiPHP Manager is missing how i can install it ?

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- InMotionFan says:
  
  January 30, 2019 at 8:40 pm
  
  If you are hosting with InMotion Hosting, then please contact our live technical support team (contact information at the bottom of the page). They will be able to address that issue and make sure it’s working. If you are not hosting with InMotion, then please contact your host’s tech support team for further assistance.
  
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