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Updating the PHP version through the Plesk control panel
Updating the PHP version through the Plesk control panel
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Written by Petri Jokela
Updated over a week ago

PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a programming language widely used for website development and maintenance. To ensure that the features of your domain work correctly in a modern web environment, it is recommended to keep the PHP version up to date.


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Note: Before updating the PHP version for your domain, it is crucial to ensure that the installed features and plugins on your website are compatible with the new PHP version you are planning to update to. If you are unsure whether you can update PHP without causing issues on your website, please contact the party responsible for building your website. If you encounter difficulties in updating the PHP version following these instructions, please reach out to our customer service for assistance.


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1. Log in to the Plesk control panel using the credentials provided in the service activation message.

2. Open the PHP Settings section.

3. From the dropdown menu, select the desired PHP version.

4. Click "OK" at the bottom of the page.

After these steps, the PHP version for your domain will be updated. Note that it may take some time for the changes to take effect. If the update fails for any reason, the control panel will display an error message. In such cases, please contact our customer service for assistance.

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