Both Select PHP Version and MultiPHP Manager allow users to change the PHP version in cPanel, but they serve different purposes and work in different ways.
| Feature | Select PHP Version | MultiPHP Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Used to customize PHP settings and extensions per account. | Used to set PHP versions per domain. |
| Scope | Applies to the entire cPanel account. | Can apply different PHP versions for different domains within the same cPanel account. |
| PHP Handler | Uses CloudLinux’s PHP Selector (requires CloudLinux). | Uses the default EA-PHP (EasyApache PHP) versions. |
| Customization | Allows enabling/disabling PHP extensions, adjusting settings like memory_limit, max_execution_time, etc. | Limited customization—only allows selecting the PHP version per domain. |
| Best For | Users needing fine-tuned PHP configurations for their account. | Users hosting multiple websites needing different PHP versions. |
When to Use Which?
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Use “Select PHP Version” if you have CloudLinux installed and need custom PHP settings/extensions.
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Use “MultiPHP Manager” if you run multiple domains in one cPanel account and need different PHP versions per domain.
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