PHP versions, extensions & modules

• Change PHP version
  • Change PHP version for a specific folder/hostname (advanced)
  • Binary

On Simply.com's Linux servers, we aim to have the most commonly used PHP modules installed while keeping the servers as stable and fast as possible.

We offer all PHP versions from 5.6 onwards.

Ioncube is installed on all PHP web hosting plans.

¶Change PHP version

You can change the PHP version for your product yourself through our Control Panel. This is done under Website -> PHP Version.
When the version is changed here, it overrides any versions that may have been set in the .htaccess file.

¶Change PHP version for a specific folder/hostname (advanced)

If you want to use a specific PHP version, this can be changed by adding a directive to your .htaccess file.
You can access the .htaccess file using our File Manager or via FTP. If the file does not exist, you need to create it.

¶Binary

The /usr/local/bin/php binary automatically follows the PHP version specified in the .htaccess file. Composer also uses this.