How to Set Up PHP Version per Domain in HestiaCP

Prerequisites

Before setting PHP versions, make sure you have:

• Multiple PHP versions installed
• Access to HestiaCP control panel

Check Available PHP Versions

ssh hxroot@YOUR_SERVER_IP -p 22

update-alternatives --list php

Or:

ls /usr/bin/php*

Method 1: Change via HestiaCP Web Interface

Step 1: Log in to HestiaCP

https://YOUR_SERVER_IP:8083

Step 2: Navigate to WEB Section

Click on WEB in the top menu bar.

Step 3: Edit Domain

Click the gear icon (⚙️) next to your domain.

Step 4: Change PHP Version

Under Advanced Options, find PHP Version dropdown.

Select the desired PHP version (e.g., PHP 8.1, PHP 8.2).

Step 5: Save

Click Save to apply.

Method 2: Change via SSH

/usr/local/hestia/bin/v-change-web-domain-backend-tpl admin example.com php8.2

Where php8.2 is the backend template name.

Install Additional PHP Versions (Ubuntu/Debian)

Add PHP repository:

add-apt-repository ppa:ondrej/php
apt update

Install PHP 8.0:

apt install php8.0 php8.0-fpm php8.0-mysql php8.0-curl php8.0-xml php8.0-zip -y

Install PHP 8.1:

apt install php8.1 php8.1-fpm php8.1-mysql php8.1-curl php8.1-xml php8.1-zip -y

Install PHP 8.2:

apt install php8.2 php8.2-fpm php8.2-mysql php8.2-curl php8.2-xml php8.2-zip -y

Verify PHP Version for Domain

Create test file:

echo "" > /home/admin/web/example.com/public_html/phpinfo.php

Visit https://example.com/phpinfo.php and check PHP version.

Set Default PHP Version System-Wide

update-alternatives --set php /usr/bin/php8.2