Each domain and subdomain in your hosting can use the PHP version it needs (PHP 7.0 to 8.5). A newer version usually makes your site faster and more secure, as long as your plugins, theme or code are compatible.
- Go to Hosting and click Manage hosting.
- Under Advanced, open PHP.
- In PHP version, find the domain, choose the version from the list and click Apply.
- Open your website and check that everything works.
Subdomains inside the main domain's folder use its version: if it says inherited from the public_html folder, change the main domain's version or pick one for the subdomain. Server default removes your choice and goes back to the usual version.
Before switching versions, create a backup. If something breaks, switch back from the same place.
Some older accounts use PHP-FPM (shown next to the domain): you can change it here too, but there's no “default” option. If your plan doesn't include this tool, contact us from Support with the version you need.
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