You can easily manage your PHP version, enable or disable PHP extensions, and adjust PHP settings directly from cPanel without needing to edit configuration files manually.
Changing PHP Version
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Log in to your cPanel account.
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In the SOFTWARE section, click on Select PHP Version.
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Your current PHP version will be displayed.
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From the Current PHP Version dropdown, select the desired PHP version.
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The change takes effect immediately.
Managing PHP Extensions
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Log in to cPanel.
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Go to Select PHP Version under the SOFTWARE section.
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You will see a list of available PHP extensions.
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To enable an extension, check the box next to its name.
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To disable an extension, uncheck its box.
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Changes are saved automatically.
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To revert all extensions to default, click Reset to default in the top-right corner.
Modifying PHP Settings (Configuration Directives)
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Log in to cPanel.
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Navigate to Select PHP Version in the SOFTWARE section.
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Click the Options tab near the top of the page.
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Click the value next to the setting you want to change.
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Depending on the setting, a dropdown or text box will appear allowing you to select or enter a value.
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Changes save automatically and apply immediately.
This feature allows you to control PHP configuration such as allow_url_fopen, error_log, and many other directives, all without managing custom php.ini files.
