Switching PHP Versions in cPanel

cPanel includes MultiPHP Manager, a built-in tool that lets you switch PHP versions for individual domains or your entire account.
Available versions: 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5

By default, Fornex Web Hosting uses PHP 8.1.

Option 1: Change PHP version in cPanel

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Scroll to the Software section and click MultiPHP Manager.
3. In the dropdown at the top, select the domain you want to change.
4. Under PHP Version, pick the version you need.
5. Click Apply.

MultiPHP Manager section in cPanel

Choosing a PHP version for a specific domain

Option 2: Change PHP version from your Fornex dashboard

1. Log in to your Fornex dashboard → go to Web Hosting.
2. Select the hosting → open the Advanced tab → click PHP versions.
3. Choose the domain and select the new PHP version.
4. Hit Apply changes.

PHP version selector in the Fornex dashboard

How to check your current PHP version

1. Create a file called info.php in your site's root folder (public_html).
2. Paste the following code inside:

   <?php
   phpinfo();
   ?>
   

3. Save the file.
4. Open your browser and go to: https://your-domain.com/info.php
5. Look for the PHP Version line at the top.

Page showing the active PHP version

Important: Delete info.php immediately after checking — it exposes sensitive server information.

Useful notes

• PHP version changes apply instantly — no server restart needed.
• Older sites or plugins may break on newer PHP versions. Always test on a staging domain first.
• Not all PHP versions support every module/extension — if something stops working, check compatibility.