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DirectAdmin allows you to easily switch the PHP version of your website in just a few clicks to ensure compatibility with your scripts, frameworks, or CMS platforms (such as WordPress, Laravel, CodeIgniter, etc.).

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1. Open PHP Settings Menu

There are 2 ways to access PHP Settings in DirectAdmin:
  • Method 1: Under the Account Manager menu, click the PHP Settings icon.
  • Method 2: On your dashboard in the Your Account widget, click the pencil icon (✏️ PHP 8.1) next to the PHP Version field.
Account Manager Menu

Select PHP Settings under Account Manager

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2. Select Desired PHP Version

  1. In the PHP Version dropdown selector, choose the PHP version required by your application (e.g. PHP 8.1, PHP 8.2, PHP 8.3, etc.).
  2. Click the blue UPDATE VERSION button.
PHP Settings Page

Select PHP version and click Update Version

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3. Configure Additional Overrides (Optional)

If your website requires specific PHP directives:
  • display_errors: Switch to On for development/debugging, or Off for production environments.
  • memory_limit / max_execution_time: Add custom overrides as needed.
  • Click Add to save your new configuration override.

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Done 🎉

Your website’s PHP version will be updated immediately without requiring a server reboot!
Last modified on August 30, 2026