Changing the PHP version

Choosing the PHP version your site needs and increasing settings.

Hosting and DirectAdmin ~1 min read Updated: 30.09.2026
  1. In DirectAdmin, open Extra Features → Select PHP Version (or Domain Setup → PHP Version).
  2. Choose the version you need from the list (e.g. 8.2) and save.
  3. Tick the PHP extensions you need.
  4. Under Options you can raise values such as memory_limit, upload_max_filesize and max_execution_time within your plan’s limits.
An older site may throw errors on a newer PHP version. Check the site after switching and revert if there are problems.
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