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How to adjust PHP Settings in DirectAdmin?

Like MultiPHP INI Editor in cPanel, DirectAdmin introduced PHP Settings. Using the same option, you can manage various settings of PHP, such as managing memory limit, error reporting, etc. Learn how to adjust PHP settings in DirectAdmin? 1. First, to login into DirectAdmin control panel visit,  https://your-domain.com:2222 or https://IP-address:2222 or https://server-hostname:2222. 2. Navigate to Account Manager → PHP Settings. 3. In the […]

How to disable/enable php_functions?

In many cases, your web application might not work as expected due to certain enabled/disabled php_functions; at that time, you need to submit the request with the server administrator or the host to disable/enable the specific php_functions. If you have cPanel or DirectAdmin control panel’s root-level access, then this article will help you with how […]

Upgrading PHP in cPanel servers

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cPanel/WHM often implements the upgraded PHP versions with the newest security updates; for PHP updated versions, you must keep the cPanel/WHM server up-to-date. Let us know more about upgrading PHP versions in cPanel servers. 1. First, login into the WHM panel, https://your-domain.com:2087 or https://IP-address: 2087 or https://server-hostname: 2087. 2. Navigate to Software → EasyApache 4. 3. Next, click on Customize. 4. Now navigate to the PHP […]

How to install and configure Memcached on cPanel / WHM server?

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Memcached is a generic memory cache system to increase the performance of dynamic database-driven websites. Earlier, we have covered the installation of Memcached on the DirectAdmin control panel, adding more it is also compatible with the cPanel / WHM server. You can install Memcached and its PHP module conveniently. Learn, How to install and configure […]

How to change the PHP version in DirectAdmin?

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Every day, new updates of softwares releasing so do the PHP versions are also getting updated. Security practitioners always recommend using the latest PHP versions for better security and performance. In this article, you will learn how to change your PHP version within the user account. 1. First, to login into DirectAdmin control panel as […]

How to change PHP Version in cPanel?

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As time goes by, new PHP versions are being introduced, and old ones reach their EOL (End Of Life). Hence, sometimes the default PHP version of the web server might not work as expected for your script, or you want to update the PHP version for the specific hosted Domain. In that case, you might […]

Unlike its counterpart, DirectAdmin still requires some manual modification in order to adjust certain values outside of the DirectAdmin panel. This makes DirectAdmin require a bit more hands-on knowledge for those savvy with command lines and for those and those that aren’t — this article is to tell you what to change and how to […]

PHP Handlers and what they are

The Basics Let’s talk about PHP Handlers, we’ll be going over Apache’s many different available PHP Handlers. We’ll explain what each one is, what its best at doing, and any pros and cons regarding that handler. Our wish is that this guide provides you with helpful information which is informative for you so that you […]