Check and update PHP version by hosting provider
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Which PHP version does this website use, and how do I check that in my hosting panel?
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Start with the company that hosts your website. If you only know the control panel name, choose cPanelA hosting control panel, such as cPanel, Plesk or DirectAdmin, is the web page where you manage your domain, email, databases and PHP version., Plesk or DirectAdmin; use the provider guide when your host documents its own route.
These guides follow public documentation; each guide shows the date we accessed it. Instructions for selecting a version do not confirm that the security updateA security patch is a software update that closes one known security weakness and adds nothing else, so installing it protects you against that problem. is installed on your hostingWeb hosting is the service that keeps your website's files on a computer that is always online, so visitors can open your site at any time. package.
Hosting control panels
- cPanelIn cPanel, view and change the PHP versionA PHP version is a numbered edition of PHP, like 8.3. Each edition is looked after for a limited time, then gets security fixes only, then nothing. for a domainA domain name is the address people type to reach your website, such as yourcompany.com. It points visitors to wherever your site is hosted. in MultiPHP Manager.
- PleskIn Plesk, view and select PHPPHP is a programming language that builds your web pages on the computer that hosts your site, just before they reach the visitor. WordPress runs on it. through Websites & Domains > PHP Settings for your domain.
- DirectAdminIn DirectAdmin, select PHP for your domain in Domain Setup when the version selector is enabled.
Hosting providers
- TransIPAt TransIP, view and change PHP through Webhosting > your domain > Geavanceerd > PHP-instellingen.
- HostnetAt Hostnet, find the PHP version controls in Mijn Hostnet under Diensten > your domain > Webhosting.
- VimexxAt Vimexx, view and change PHP in DirectAdmin through Advanced Features > Select PHP version.
- StratoAt Strato, find PHP under your package > Databases en webspace > PHP-versie instellen.
- AntagonistAt Antagonist, view and change PHP in DirectAdmin > Extra Functies > Select PHP version.
- CombellAt Combell, view and change PHP under Mijn producten > Webhosting > your domain > PHP instellingen.
- SiteGroundAt SiteGround, find PHP in Site Tools under Devs > PHP Manager.
- HostingerAt Hostinger, use the website dashboard to reach PHP Configuration.
- GoDaddyFor GoDaddy Managed Hosting for WordPressWordPress is free software for building and editing a website in your browser. It is written in PHP, so it builds each page when someone visits., find PHP under Production Site.
- BluehostFor Bluehost Shared Hosting, find PHP in your website settings under Advanced.
- IONOSAt IONOS, view PHP by domain under Menu > Hosting.
- OVHcloudAt OVHcloud, find the hosting plan’s PHP version under General information.
- one.comAt one.com, select PHP for a domain or subdomain through the control panel.
- MijndomeinAt Mijndomein, find PHP under Dev Tools in the Plesk dashboard.
- VersioAt Versio, choose PHP through Select PHP version in DirectAdmin.
- NeostradaAt Neostrada, change PHP through Select PHP Version in cPanel.
- Cloud86At Cloud86, reach the PHP selector through Mijn Cloud86 and Plesk.
- YourhostingAt Yourhosting, find PHP under Dev Tools in the Plesk Hostingmanager.
- WebReusAt WebReus, select PHP for each website in the Portaal control panel.
- mijn.hostAt mijn.host, use DirectAdmin to select PHP for a domain. Distinguish the domain selector from the general PHP Selector.
- EasyhostAt Easyhost Belgium, change PHP for your website through the control panel and your web hosting settings.
- Level27At Level27, the PHP version setting belongs to the PHP component in the control panel.
- AlfaHostingIf your AlfaHosting account uses DirectAdmin, the AlfaNet helpdesk documents PHP selection under Extra Features.
- Hosted PowerAt Hosted Power, select PHP per application in TurboStack. Saving and publishing are separate steps.
- Hosting2GOAt Hosting2GO, select PHP through Webhosting in the Control Panel.
- ArgewebFor Argeweb with DirectAdmin, select PHP through Mijn Argeweb.
- bHostedAt bHosted, find the PHP selector under Extra Features in DirectAdmin.
- ActiefhostAt Actiefhost, select PHP through Select PHP Version in DirectAdmin.
- HostYouAt HostYou, find PHP settings in your domain’s dashboard.
Start with a quick check
Write down your domain and the version you see. Ask your host for the complete version and patch status if the panel only shows a short branch name or lacks the release you need.
Which releases contain the fix?
According to the PHP project, these releases contain the fix for the two PHP vulnerabilities: 8.5.12, 8.4.27, 8.3.36, 8.2.35.
Sources and details
php.net (accessed 21 October 2026).
Test before switching PHP branches
If you choose a newer major version or branch, test your website in a test environment first. Plugins and themes may stop working after the switch if they do not support the new PHP version.
Take a recent backupA backup is a separate copy of your website's files and database, so you can bring the site back after a mistake, a hack or a failed update. before you start and agree who can restore the site if the change goes wrong. In your test environment, check the homepage, login, forms and, for a shop, the ordering process without making a real payment.
Would you like help with the next step?
Use the form below to share your domain and question. Include the PHP version displayed, your control panel and what you have tried so far; do not include passwords or access codes.
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