How to Switch Between MultiPHP and PHP Selector in cPanel

If you’re using cPanel for managing your hosting, switching between MultiPHP and PHP Selector (or Select PHP Version) is a handy feature that allows you to control which PHP version your domain uses. Whether you want more control over PHP configurations or need a specific PHP version for your website, this guide will show you how to switch between the two options quickly.

Switching Between MultiPHP and PHP Selector in cPanel

Step 1: Switching to PHP Selector

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Navigate to the Software section and click on Select PHP Version.
3. You’ll see a list of your domains. Simply select the PHP version you want to use from the dropdown menu.
4. Click on the Use Select PHP Version button. This will switch your domain to use the PHP Selector tool for managing PHP versions.

Now your domain is using PHP Selector, and you can manage different PHP versions for your projects with ease.

Step 2: Switching Back to MultiPHP If you want to switch back to MultiPHP, follow these steps:

1. In cPanel, go to MultiPHP Manager under the Software section.
2. Select the domain or subdomain you want to modify.
3. From the PHP Version dropdown menu, choose the desired EA version of PHP, like ea-php81 for PHP 8.1.
4. Click Apply to switch the domain back to MultiPHP.

Troubleshooting: Common Issues When Switching PHP Versions

Unable to Switch to PHP Selector? If you’re unable to switch to PHP Selector, the issue might be that PHP-FPM is enabled for your domain. Here’s how to check:

• Go to MultiPHP Manager and look under the Handled By column. If you see both cPanel and PHP-FPM listed, this indicates that PHP-FPM is active.
• You’ll need to open a support ticket and request that PHP-FPM be disabled for your domain before switching to PHP Selector.

Unable to Switch Back to MultiPHP? If you’re using PHP Selector but want to switch back to MultiPHP, and the Use MultiPHP Manager button is greyed out or disabled, check the Handled By column:

• If it shows CloudLinux, this means your domain is currently using PHP Selector.
• To switch back, go to MultiPHP Manager, select your domain, and choose a PHP version with EA (e.g., ea-php81).
• Once you click Apply, your domain will return to MultiPHP. However, if PHP-FPM is re-enabled, you’ll need to contact support to disable it before switching again.

Conclusion

Switching between MultiPHP and PHP Selector is simple and gives you greater flexibility in managing your website’s PHP versions. If you’re unable to switch, it’s often due to PHP-FPM being enabled, which can be easily resolved by contacting support. For further customization, you can always adjust settings based on the specific PHP version needed for your hosting setup.

At Hostingest, we provide all the tools you need within cPanel to easily manage your PHP settings and ensure your website runs smoothly, regardless of which PHP version you choose. If you run into any issues, our expert support team is always ready to help.