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# How to Change PHP Version

> Guide to switching PHP versions and configuring PHP settings in DirectAdmin hosting

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.

<Frame caption="Select PHP Settings under Account Manager">
  ![Account Manager Menu](https://id-cdn.aisbirnusantara.com/documentation/directadmin-account-manager-icons.png)
</Frame>

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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.

<Frame caption="Select PHP version and click Update Version">
  ![PHP Settings Page](https://id-cdn.aisbirnusantara.com/documentation/directadmin-php-settings-page.png)
</Frame>

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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!