Some cPanel hosts let each domain use a PHP version selected by the customer. The exact available versions depend on the server and the provider’s account settings.

Before changing versions

Make a current site backup, check the application’s compatibility notes, and plan a time when you can verify the site afterward. If the website is business-critical, test the change on a staging copy first. Keep a note of the current PHP selection so you can restore it if needed.

Use MultiPHP Manager

  1. Sign in to cPanel and open MultiPHP Manager under Software.
  2. Find the exact domain. Addon domains and subdomains can have their own settings.
  3. Select the domain’s checkbox, choose an available version from the PHP Version menu, and click Apply.
  4. Wait for the change to complete, then load the site’s homepage and important forms or checkout pages.

If a version is missing or the interface is unavailable, your host may not have installed it or enabled the feature for your account. Ask support rather than editing server configuration manually.

If something breaks

Restore the previous version in MultiPHP Manager if it is still offered, then investigate plugin, theme, or custom-code compatibility. Changing PHP versions does not update WordPress or plugins, and selecting a version does not prove that it includes a particular security fix.

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