{"id":22802,"date":"2026-08-13T10:34:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T05:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/?p=22802"},"modified":"2026-08-13T10:34:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T05:04:26","slug":"manage-php-settings-in-directadmin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/manage-php-settings-in-directadmin\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage PHP Settings in DirectAdmin (Step-by-Step Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your PHP settings are very important for your website and its performance. Youstable allows website owners to easily customize their PHP configurations to match their application and website needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You get options such as PHP version and memory limit, and you can very easily handle errors that can even be adjusted through the DirectAdmin panel. If you do proper configuration, it will help you maintain reliable operations with security and deliver smoother performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s start and see how easily you can manage your PHP settings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Manage PHP Settings in DirectAdmin&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve given simple and navigable steps here so that you\u2019re not stuck anywhere in between when you\u2019re managing your PHP settings. You\u2019ll see well-explained steps with properly labeled screenshots.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1)<\/strong> <strong>Go to your DirectAdmin panel URL (usually yourdomain.com:2222). >><\/strong> Enter your username and password >> Click on Login >> You are now on the DirectAdmin main dashboard.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-50.png\" alt=\"Enter your username and password\" class=\"wp-image-22811\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2) Once you enter your DirectAdmin credentials<\/strong>, the DirectAdmin interface will open >> Click on \u201cAccount Manager\u201d and go to \u201cPHP Settings.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1907\" height=\"818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-49.png\" alt=\"Account Manager\" class=\"wp-image-22809\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3) Once you click on the PHP settings option >><\/strong> A page will open where you can change your PHP settings. >> Change your PHP version as per your choice (8.4 is the current version). >> You can easily change your settings with multiple options and manage your PHP settings easily from here.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1902\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-44.png\" alt=\"Change your PHP version\" class=\"wp-image-22807\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Note: There are 2 ways of managing your PHP settings&nbsp;<\/strong><br>You can directly log in to the DirectAdmin page and change your PHP settings, as I have mentioned above.&nbsp;<strong>OR&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/\">Youstable<\/a><\/strong> provides CloudLinux, from which you can manage your PHP settings more easily. It gives you ease of management compared to managing your PHP settings in DirectAdmin.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4) Click on the Youstable logo<\/strong>, and you will reach the main menu section >> Find \u201cExtra Features\u201d >> Click on \u201cSelect PHP Version.\u201d (This is through CloudLinux, which you get with Youstable).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1803\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-46.png\" alt=\"Extra Features\" class=\"wp-image-22806\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 5) Your PHP Selector interface will open >><\/strong> Choose your PHP version as per your needs (You can go for 8.5, as it&#8217;s the latest version)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1763\" height=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-47.png\" alt=\"Choose your PHP version\" class=\"wp-image-22810\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 6) Below your PHP version >><\/strong> You will see many extensions; choose whichever extension you require.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1734\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-48.png\" alt=\"extensions\" class=\"wp-image-22808\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 7) Click on the \u201cOption\u201d beside the Extension option. >><\/strong> Here, it gives you the flexibility to set a limit to the number of options, like Upload Size >> Memory Limit >> Set limit to post max size, and many other things too.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1779\" height=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-45.png\" alt=\"Option\" class=\"wp-image-22805\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Altogether, managing your PHP settings in DirectAdmin is a very simple way to keep your website running well. Just select the correct PHP version you need and adjust the important options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CloudLinux that you get with YouStable makes the PHP selector allow users to choose the PHP version that their website needs. This reduces the need for technical commands or frequent support requests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using this, users can easily upgrade their PHP settings and improve their application compatibility and keep their website running smoothly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always remember to save your changes, test your website, and contact your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/\">hosting provider<\/a><\/strong> if you need assistance in any way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your PHP settings are very important for your website and its performance. 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