How do I change the PHP environment for my site with php.ini?
Generating a new php.ini file:
- Login to your cPanel
- Click on the PHP Config icon located under "Software/Services"
- Choose the version of php you will be using
- PHP 5.2
All files with the extension .php will be handled by the PHP 5.2 engine.
Legacy PHP with security updates. Compatible with most environments. - PHP 5.2 (Single php.ini)
Same as PHP 5.2, but all subdirectories will use ~/public_html/php.ini - PHP 5.2 (FastCGI)
All files with the extension .php will be handled by PHP 5.2 FastCGI processes.
FastCGI for PHP makes all your PHP applications run through mod_fastcgi instead of mod_suphp. This eliminates the overhead of loading the PHP interpreter on every hit. Since it is always in memory ready for the next hit, the responses will be generated faster. - PHP 5.3
All files with the extension .php will be handled by the PHP 5.3 engine.
Most reliable and compatible version of PHP. - PHP 5.3 (Single php.ini)
Same as PHP 5.3, but all subdirectories will use ~/public_html/php.ini - PHP 5.4
All files with the extension .php will be handled by the PHP 5.4 engine.
Latest version of PHP. Note: Source Guardian and Zend Guard Loader not currently supported. - PHP 5.4 (Single php.ini)
Same as PHP 5.4, but all subdirectories will use ~/public_html/php.ini
If you have any further questions about configuring the php.ini file, there are extensive descriptions within the file itself. You may also find more help at: http://www.php.net/docs.php
