Set up multiple PHP versions for Linux Hosting

Set up different PHP versions (per directory or file extension) using your .htaccess file. This ensures compatibility with specific PHP features or requirements without altering your entire account.

1. Go to your desired website directory using File Manager, FTP, or SSH.
Note: This will affect subdirectories. For example, if you’re editing the .htaccess in /public_html, all the folders below will be affected.
2. Edit the .htaccess file. If you don't have one, create a new file and name it .htaccess.
3. In your .htaccess file, enter AddHandler, your desired PHP version and your desired file extension. In this example, we're using PHP 7.3 for files with the extension PHP. You can check the available software versions installed on Linux Hosting and change the example to your desired PHP version and extension.
   AddHandler application/x-httpd-alt-php73___lsphp .php
4. (Optional) You can set multiple PHP versions and file extensions. For example:
   

   AddHandler application/x-httpd-alt-php56___lsphp .php5
   AddHandler application/x-httpd-alt-php70___lsphp .php70
   AddHandler application/x-httpd-alt-php71___lsphp .php71
   AddHandler application/x-httpd-alt-php72___lsphp .php72
   AddHandler application/x-httpd-alt-php73___lsphp .php73

5. Save your .htaccess changes.

More info

• What is .htaccess?
• Check out PHP's documentation to learn more about PHP.