Configuring PHP Version and Settings

Selecting a PHP Version

In cPanel, go to Software > Select PHP Version (or MultiPHP Manager). Choose the PHP version you need from the dropdown. WordPress 6+ works best with PHP 8.1 or 8.2.

Changing PHP Settings

After selecting a version, click Switch to PHP Options to modify common settings:

• memory_limit — default 256M; increase for memory-intensive plugins
• upload_max_filesize — default 64M; increase to allow larger uploads
• max_execution_time — default 30 seconds; increase for long-running imports
• post_max_size — should be equal to or larger than upload_max_filesize

Setting PHP Version Per Directory

To use a different PHP version in a specific folder, add a .htaccess file to that directory:

AddHandler application/x-httpd-php81 .php

Replace php81 with your desired version (e.g., php82).