Turbocharge Your Site: How to Update Your PHP Version in Seconds

PHP is the engine that drives your website in the world of web hosting. And just like your car engine,
using an outdated version will slow you down and increase fuel consumption.

One of the simplest “performance hacks” you can do is update your PHP version to the latest version (PHP
8.2, 8.3, or 8.4). This will immediately boost the loading speed of your WordPress website and increase its
capacity to handle traffic. Not to mention, outdated PHP versions will no longer receive security patches,
putting your website at risk.

Step-by-Step Engine Upgrade

Step 1

Go to Websites

First, log in to your Litescaler Control Panel. On your main dashboard, look at
the left sidebar. Click on the “Websites” tab.

Step 2

Open the Website Menu

You will see a list of all your domains. Find the website you want to upgrade
(for example, litescalertesting.com). On the far right side of the domain name, you will see three
vertical dots. Click on the three dots to open the options menu.

Step 3

Enter Management Mode

From the dropdown menu, select “Manage”. This will take you to the control
center for that particular website.

Step 4

Locate PHP Settings

You are now inside the website management dashboard. Look at the right-hand
column labeled “At a glance”. You will notice a line labeled PHP VERSION. Click anywhere on the “PHP
VERSION” line.

Step 5

Choose Your New Version

You are now inside the Developer Tools menu. Click on the dropdown menu and
choose the new version you would like to upgrade to from the list.

Pro Tip: We always recommend using the latest “LTS” (Long Term Support) version or the
latest stable version (such as 8.4) for optimal speed and reliability.

Step 6

Confirm and Update

After selecting your new version, a dialog box will pop up to confirm. Click on
the “Update” button.