Powered By Network Solutions: How To Change Your PHP Version (Foundation)

This article explains how to change your PHP version for your website using the Scripting Config tool in your Account Manager. The PHP coding language is constantly updated to improve security and performance. Keeping your PHP version current is important, but you must also ensure your website's themes and plugins are compatible.

In this article, we'll cover:

• How to Change Your PHP Version
• Review

How to Change Your PHP Version

1. Log in to your Network Solutions® Account Manager via https://www.networksolutions.com/my-account/login.
2. From the left-hand menu, click the Hosting tab.
   
3. Depending on the number of Hosting packages in your account, the Hosting section's interface may look slightly different. Full descriptions of each feature are discussed below.
    
   • If you only have one Hosting package, you will be taken directly to the Hosting Summary page.
     
      
   • If you have multiple Hosting packages, click the Manage button on the package you need to modify.
4. In the Hosting Control Panel, click Scripting Config on the left-hand side menu.

   

5. Under the PHP Scripting panel, click Manage PHP Scripting.
6. Under the ACTIONS panel, click Change PHP Version.
   
7. On the CHANGE PHP Version panel, follow these steps:
   1. Choose the correct Domain name from the drop-down menu.
   2. Select the desired PHP version number from the PHP Version drop-down menu.
   3. Click the Set Version button to save your changes.
      
      
8. A popup message will appear to confirm that the PHP version was updated successfully.
   

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Review

This guide has walked you through the complete process to change your PHP version within the Hosting Control Panel. By accessing the Scripting Config tool, you can select the appropriate domain and choose the specific PHP version your website requires. Always remember to check for theme and plugin compatibility after making changes to ensure your site continues to function correctly.