How to update PHP settings, PHP version and PHP limits from the DirectAdmin control panel

Please read through this article on possible implications when updating PHP version:

https://help.hostafrica.com/article/considerations-before-updating-php-version

1.) Log in to your client area and click on Web Hosting.

2.) Click on the “Panel ” button on the service you want to access

3.) You will be redirected to a new page and the Direct Admin panel will now open.

4.) As per the screenshot, under 'Extra Features' click on the 'Select PHP version' option in your Direct Admin panel.

5.) Find the part that says, 'Current PHP version' and click on the drop down menu and select you preferred  version.

6.) Click on 'Apply'

8.) You can modify the PHP limits, such as Upload limits, memory limits and max execution time. This can be done from the 'options' tab.

9.) You can also enable a PHP extension from the same page. This can be done from the 'Extensions' tab. (Ensure your preferred PHP version is already selected)

10.) Scroll down and put a check mark (✔) against the PHP extension you would like enabled. (If the extension is not there, please select a different PHP version)

11.) The PHP extension will now be enabled

12.) To disable the extension, deselect the box of the PHP extension

Congratulations, you've made it to the end! this is how you can work on the PHP version, PHP extensions, and PHP limits for your website(s).

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