Overview: How to Change the PHP Version on Your Domain in cPanel
This guide explains How to Change the PHP Version on Your Domain in cPanel step‑by‑step and why it matters for security, uptime, and performance. It’s written for small and medium businesses that rely on Blackhawk MSP for proactive, managed IT support in the Bay Area and beyond.
- ✅ Clear, actionable steps
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- ✅ Links to related services and help
Tip: If you’re short on time, contact us — we’ll handle this for you and verify everything is working.
Some software requires a different version of PHP. You can switch the PHP versions using cPanel.
1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. In the Software section, click on MultiPHP Manager.
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Select your domain from the left side of the screen. You can view the PHP Version from the drop-down menu on the right. Please, select the appropriate PHP version from it and click on Apply.
Changing the PHP version to your selected version takes a few seconds.
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Need help? Blackhawk MSP can do this for you, verify success, and document the change. Call 1‑925‑218‑4000 or open a ticket.
