PHP Versions

PHP 5.3 for Linux Shared and Reseller Hosting

PHP 5.3 is not the default version on all Linux Shared and Reseller hosting accounts. If you wish to change this version, you can do so by editing your .htaccess file:

# Use PHP 5.3
AddHandler application/x-httpd-php53 .php

You can edit your .htaccess file via FTP or through cPanel's File Manager, whichever method is most convenient for you. For more information on how to make this change, you may want to read the following article:

 

PHP 5.4 for Linux Shared and Reseller Hosting

PHP 5.4 is the default version on all Linux Shared and Reseller hosting accounts. If you wish to change this version, you can do so by editing your .htaccess file:

# Use PHP 5.4
AddHandler application/x-httpd-php54 .php

You can edit your .htaccess file via FTP or through cPanel's File Manager, whichever method is most convenient for you. For more information on how to make this change, you may want to read the following article:

PHP 5.4 for VPS and Dedicated Servers

For VPS with cPanel and Dedicated Servers, SiveHost offers the latest stable version of PHP 5.4. Currently, PHP 5.4.24 or higher is available. Please contact SiveHost through a support ticket for additional details.

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