How to change your PHP version and manage MySQL databases Print

Change your PHP version

WordPress and other applications work best on a current PHP version. An old plugin may need an older one for a while.

1. Log in to cPanel and open MultiPHP Manager under Software.
2. Tick the domain you want to change.
3. Choose the version from the PHP Version list and click Apply.
4. Open your website and check that it still works. If it shows an error, switch back and update the theme or plugin that caused it.

Create a MySQL database

1. Open MySQL Database Wizard under Databases.
2. Name the database, then create a database user with a strong password.
3. Tick All Privileges and finish.
4. Note the database name, the username and the password. Your application asks for them, with localhost as the host.

Manage a database with phpMyAdmin

1. Open phpMyAdmin under Databases.
2. Choose the database on the left.
3. Use Export to download a copy and Import to upload one.

Always export a copy before you change anything. Changes made in phpMyAdmin cannot be undone.

Change PHP limits

To raise the memory limit or the maximum upload size, open MultiPHP INI Editor, choose your domain and change memory_limit or upload_max_filesize.

Related guides

• How to change your PHP version
• How to create a MySQL database

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