The Right PHP Version for Every Website

With the MultiPHP Manager, you control which PHP version is active for each of your domains and subdomains. Since modern applications like WordPress or advanced e-commerce systems often require specific (usually newer) PHP versions, this tool offers you full flexibility.

Why the version matters: Newer PHP versions (such as PHP 8.1 or 8.2) are significantly faster and more secure than outdated versions (such as PHP 5.6 or 7.4). We recommend always using a version that is still actively receiving security updates.

How to Change Your PHP Version

  1. Log in to cPanel and open the MultiPHP Manager.
  2. Locate the domain you wish to adjust in the table.
  3. Check the checkbox to the left of the domain name.
  4. In the PHP Version dropdown menu at the top right, select your desired version.
  5. Click Apply. The change takes effect immediately.

What Does "Inherit" Mean?

If a domain is set to "Inherit," it automatically uses the System Default Version defined by us as the hosting provider. This is usually a stable, widely compatible version. As soon as we update the system default, your domain will follow automatically.

PHP-FPM: Performance for Professionals

The table also shows the status of PHP-FPM. This is a modern process manager that keeps your website stable and fast even under high load:

  • Enabled: Your website uses optimized resource pools for maximum speed.
  • Disabled: The website uses standard mode.
Note on Errors: If your website shows a "500 Internal Server Error" after a change, your code (e.g., an old plugin) is likely not compatible with the new version. In this case, simply switch back to the previous version temporarily.

Tip: After switching the PHP version, you should check the MultiPHP INI Editor
to ensure your individual settings (e.g., memory limit) are still correctly configured.

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