discussion Guide cPanel WHM EasyApache 4 PHP Version Installation and Enabling Required Extensions (Guide 2025)

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✅ Installing PHP Versions and Enabling Required Extensions via WHM EasyApache 4​

In WHM/cPanel servers, installing PHP versions and enabling PHP extensions is made simple thanks to the EasyApache 4 tool.
This guide explains step-by-step how to install a PHP version and enable the necessary components directly from the WHM panel.

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🔐 Log in to WHM Panel​

To access your WHM panel, open your browser and use one of the following formats:

• https://your-server-ip:2087
• https://server.yourdomain.com:2087

⚠️ You’ll need your root user credentials to log in successfully.

🔍 Access EasyApache 4​

• Once logged into WHM, use the search bar in the top-left corner and type EasyApache 4.
• Click on the EasyApache 4 option that appears in the list.

⚙️ Select and Customize the PHP Version​

➤ PHP Versions: From this interface, you can install or customize your desired PHP version (e.g., PHP 8.1, PHP 8.2, etc.).

• You’ll see the list of PHP versions already installed on your server.
• To add a new PHP version or modify an existing one, click the Customize button on the right side.

🧩 Add PHP Extensions (Modules)​

➤ PHP Extensions: In this section, you’ll find all available modules related to your selected PHP version.
Some commonly used extensions include:

• mbstring
• pdo_mysql
• zip
• intl
• opcache

⚠️ Enable the extensions that are compatible with your CMS or framework (e.g., WordPress, Joomla, Laravel, etc.).

🛠️ Review and Apply Changes​

• After selecting the PHP version and desired modules, go to the Review section.
• Double-check all your selections.
• Click the Provision button to start the installation process.

The installation may take several minutes to complete. Once finished, your selected PHP version and extensions will be successfully installed and activated on your server.

 

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With EasyApache 4, you can install new PHP versions, update existing versions, and easily activate the extensions your projects need through WHM/cPanel.