{"id":26776,"date":"2026-10-24T09:56:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T09:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/knowledge\/?p=26776"},"modified":"2026-10-24T10:05:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T10:05:19","slug":"how-to-update-php-version-on-plesk-linux","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-update-php-version-on-plesk-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your PHP Version in Plesk (Linux)\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 id=\"htoc-manage-your-website-s-php-settings-directly-from-plesk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manage your website\u2019s PHP settings directly from Plesk.\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your website relies on PHP to run many of its features and applications. Knowing how to change your PHP version in Plesk if your website requires a different PHP version means you can make the change quickly. Plesk provides a way to change the version assigned to your hosting environment with ease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide walks you through locating the PHP settings in Plesk, selecting an available version, and checking that your website continues to work as expected after the change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35736\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-contrasted htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-before-you-begin\">Before You Begin<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-follow-these-steps\">Follow These Steps&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-1-log-in-to-plesk\">Step 1: Log In to Plesk\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-2-select-websites-amp-domains-and-click-dashboard-tab\">Step 2: Select Websites &amp; Domains and Click the Dashboard Tab<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-3-scroll-down-to-dev-tools-and-select-php\">Step 3: Scroll Down to Dev Tools and Select PHP<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-4-choose-your-php-version\">Step 4: Choose Your PHP Version\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-5-apply-your-changes\">Step 5: Apply Your Changes\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-happens-next\">What Happens Next?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-important-things-to-know\">Important Things to Know&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-common-mistakes-to-avoid\">Common Mistakes to Avoid&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-if-this-didn-t-work\">If This Didn&#8217;t Work&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-you-re-ready\">You&#8217;re Ready!&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-related-articles\">Related Articles&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-need-help\">Need Help?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-before-you-begin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before You Begin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before changing your PHP version, make sure you have:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-access-to-plesk-you-ll-need-to-log-in-to-your-hosting-control-panel\"><strong>Access to Plesk:<\/strong> You\u2019ll need to log in to your hosting control panel.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-a-recent-website-backup-this-gives-you-a-recovery-option-if-something-goes-wrong\"><strong>A Recent Website Backup:<\/strong> This gives you a recovery option if something goes wrong.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-checked-compatibility-confirm-that-your-website-content-management-system-cms-themes-and-plugins-support-the-php-version-you-intend-to-use\"><strong>Checked Compatibility:<\/strong> Confirm that your website, content management system (CMS), themes and plugins support the PHP version you intend to use.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-confirmed-the-available-versions-the-php-versions-available-to-you-depend-on-your-hosting-environment\"><strong>Confirmed the Available Versions:<\/strong> The PHP versions available to you depend on your hosting environment.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-follow-these-steps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Follow These Steps<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-step-1-log-in-to-plesk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Log In to Plesk\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access your Plesk control panel using your hosting credentials.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/plesk-how-do-i-login-via-customer-zone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Log In via Customer Zone\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/windows-plesk-how-to-login\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Log In via Plesk URL\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/cdn.freshdesk.com\/data\/helpdesk\/attachments\/production\/33082670668\/original\/N2pcrs4Htf7d8ghZJf926lMSTcvEdhcOYQ.png?1660819447\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7713004484304933;width:304px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-step-2-select-websites-amp-domains-and-click-dashboard-tab\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Select Websites &amp; Domains and Click the Dashboard Tab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click the <strong>Dashboard<\/strong> tab to expand the menu section and display the available options.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"963\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screenshot-2026-10-24-114120.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35739\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-step-3-scroll-down-to-dev-tools-and-select-php\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Scroll Down to Dev Tools and Select PHP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>PHP<\/strong> to open the PHP version settings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1616\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screenshot-2026-10-24-114215.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35740\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-step-4-choose-your-php-version\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Choose Your PHP Version<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click the <strong>arrow<\/strong> next to the PHP version field to display the available versions. Select the version that is compatible with your website and applications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screenshot-2026-10-24-114307.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35741\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-step-5-apply-your-changes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Apply Your Changes<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Apply<\/strong> to save your selected PHP version.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1616\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screenshot-2026-10-24-114341.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35742\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-what-happens-next\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Happens Next?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your hosting environment will use the selected PHP version according to your Plesk configuration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>After changing your PHP version, we recommend that you:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-check-that-your-website-loads-correctly\">Check that your website loads correctly.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-test-important-website-features-such-as-contact-forms-shopping-carts-and-login-functions\">Test important website features, such as contact forms, shopping carts and login functions.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-look-for-errors-or-unexpected-behaviour\">Look for errors or unexpected behaviour.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-keep-your-cms-themes-and-plugins-updated-to-compatible-versions\">Keep your CMS, themes and plugins updated to compatible versions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If something stops working as expected, your website may require further compatibility checks. Contact your web developer or our Support Team for assistance.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-important-things-to-know\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Things to Know<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-compatibility-matters-a-newer-php-version-may-not-support-every-website-application-theme-or-plugin-check-your-website-s-requirements-before-making-a-change\"><strong>Compatibility Matters:<\/strong> A newer PHP version may not support every website application, theme or plugin. Check your website\u2019s requirements before making a change.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-security-updates-still-matter-changing-your-php-version-alone-does-not-guarantee-security-ensure-that-the-relevant-security-patches-are-applied\"><strong>Security Updates Still Matter:<\/strong> Changing your PHP version alone does not guarantee security. Ensure that the relevant security patches are applied.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-check-which-website-is-affected-depending-on-your-plesk-configuration-php-settings-may-apply-to-a-specific-website-or-subscription-confirm-the-scope-before-applying-changes\"><strong>Check Which Website Is Affected:<\/strong> Depending on your Plesk configuration, PHP settings may apply to a specific website or subscription. Confirm the scope before applying changes.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-php-and-cms-updates-are-different-changing-your-php-version-does-not-automatically-update-your-cms-themes-or-plugins\"><strong>PHP and CMS Updates Are Different:<\/strong> Changing your PHP version does not automatically update your CMS, themes or plugins.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-keep-a-recent-backup-a-backup-gives-you-a-recovery-option-if-compatibility-issues-arise-after-the-change\"><strong>Keep a Recent Backup:<\/strong> A backup gives you a recovery option if compatibility issues arise after the change.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-common-mistakes-to-avoid\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-changing-php-without-checking-compatibility-this-may-cause-errors-or-prevent-parts-of-your-website-from-working-correctly\"><strong>Changing PHP Without Checking Compatibility:<\/strong> This may cause errors or prevent parts of your website from working correctly.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-skipping-a-backup-keep-a-recent-backup-before-making-changes-to-your-hosting-environment\"><strong>Skipping a Backup:<\/strong> Keep a recent backup before making changes to your hosting environment.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-forgetting-to-test-your-website-check-your-website-and-its-key-functions-after-applying-the-new-version\"><strong>Forgetting to Test Your Website:<\/strong> Check your website and its key functions after applying the new version.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-assuming-a-version-change-resolves-every-security-issue-keep-your-website-software-updated-and-ensure-the-relevant-php-security-patches-are-in-place\"><strong>Assuming a Version Change Resolves Every Security Issue:<\/strong> Keep your website software updated and ensure the relevant PHP security patches are in place.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-overlooking-the-selected-website-or-subscription-confirm-that-you-are-changing-the-php-settings-for-the-intended-website-before-applying-the-change\"><strong>Overlooking the Selected Website or Subscription:<\/strong> Confirm that you are changing the PHP settings for the intended website before applying the change.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-if-this-didn-t-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If This Didn&#8217;t Work<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you cannot change your PHP version or your website experiences problems afterwards, try the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-check-the-selected-version-confirm-that-the-php-version-is-available-and-supported-by-your-hosting-environment\"><strong>Check the Selected Version:<\/strong> Confirm that the PHP version is available and supported by your hosting environment.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-review-website-compatibility-check-whether-your-cms-themes-plugins-or-other-applications-support-the-selected-version\"><strong>Review Website Compatibility:<\/strong> Check whether your CMS, themes, plugins or other applications support the selected version.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-investigate-website-errors-if-your-website-stops-working-correctly-contact-your-web-developer-to-investigate-potential-compatibility-issues\"><strong>Investigate Website Errors:<\/strong> If your website stops working correctly, contact your web developer to investigate potential compatibility issues.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-contact-1-grid-support-if-the-php-selector-option-is-unavailable-you-cannot-apply-the-change-or-you-need-help-with-your-hosting-configuration-contact-our-support-team-please-include-your-domain-name-hosting-package-selected-php-version-and-a-description-of-the-issue1\"><strong>Contact 1-grid Support:<\/strong> If the <strong>PHP <\/strong>option is unavailable, you cannot apply the change, or you need help with your hosting configuration, contact our Support Team. Please include your domain name, hosting package, selected PHP version and a description of the issue.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-you-re-ready\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You&#8217;re Ready!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ve completed the steps to change your PHP version in Plesk. Remember to test your website after applying the change to confirm that everything continues to work as expected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-related-articles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Related Articles<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-check-and-update-your-php-version-with-1-grid-for-better-website-security\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-check-and-update-your-php-version-with-1-grid-for-better-website-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Check and Update Your PHP Version with 1-grid for Better Website Security<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-change-your-php-version-in-cpanel\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/knowledge\/cpanel-how-do-i-change-my-php-version\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Change Your PHP Version in cPanel<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-wordpress-tips-to-secure-your-website\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wordpress-tips-to-secure-your-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WordPress Tips to Secure Your Website<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-need-help\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need Help?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still unsure which PHP version is right for your website or need further guidance on changing it in Plesk Linux?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact 1-grid Support\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manage your website\u2019s PHP settings directly from Plesk.\u00a0 Your website relies on PHP to run many of its features and applications. 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