How to Check the PHP Version in Enhance

PHP version matters for WordPress, WooCommerce, Laravel, billing software, and most other PHP applications. On TekLan shared hosting, PHP is managed per website in Enhance, so each site can use the version it needs.

Check PHP Version in Enhance

1. Log in to web.teklanhosting.co.uk.
2. Click the website you want to check.
3. Open Advanced.
4. Go to Developer tools.
5. Select PHP.
6. Review the active PHP version and enabled extensions.

This is the version used by the website. Other websites on the same hosting account can use different PHP versions.

Check PHP From WordPress

If the site runs WordPress, go to Tools → Site Health → Info → Server. WordPress shows the PHP version, memory limit, database details, and server environment.

If WordPress reports a different version from the one you expect, clear cache and confirm you are checking the correct website inside Enhance.

Check CLI PHP for Cron Jobs

Some applications run scheduled tasks from cron. A website can use one PHP version while a cron command uses another PHP binary. If cron tasks break after a PHP change, check the command in Advanced → Developer tools → Cron jobs.

For example, a cron command might call:

/usr/bin/php /path/to/app/artisan schedule:run

If the application has strict PHP requirements, make sure the cron command uses a compatible PHP binary or the version recommended by the application.

Check Extensions

In the same Enhance PHP area, review configurable extensions. Common application requirements include curl, mbstring, openssl, zip, intl, imagick, gd, and pdo_mysql.

For encoded billing software such as Blesta, WHMCS, or HostBill, check the vendor's current ionCube Loader requirements before changing PHP.

When Not to Change PHP Immediately

• The site has not been backed up.
• WordPress plugins or themes are out of date.
• The site has custom code that has not been tested.
• WooCommerce checkout, membership logins, or payment callbacks are business-critical.
• You cannot test during a quiet period.

Safer Upgrade Process

1. Take a fresh backup.
2. Create a staging copy if available.
3. Update the application, plugins, and theme.
4. Change PHP on staging first.
5. Test forms, checkout, login, admin pages, and cron jobs.
6. Change production once testing is clean.

Related TekLan Guides

Use Changing Your PHP Version in Enhance for the control panel walkthrough, and Which PHP Version Should WordPress Use? for WordPress-specific guidance.