How to end PHP processes in my Hosting account

If you want to perform more advanced technical procedures, such as manage runaway scripts or allow an initialisation file to occur, you may need to end the PHP processes on your hosting account.

Please note: this process applies to Web Hosting plans purchased after July 2020 and Premium Hosting plans purchased after August 2020 (cPanel).

Step 1 of 5

Start by accessing your Web Hosting dashboard.

 

Step 2 of 5

On your dashboard, select the cPanel Admin button that appears above Settings.

Dashboard

 

Step 3 of 5

Choose the option Select PHP Version under the Software heading.

Software

 

Step 4 of 5

Under PHP Selector | Extensions, select the current PHP version and choose a different version from the menu. From there, select Set as current.

Versions

Once done, select the option Set as current that appears.

Set current

 

Step 5 of 5

Repeat this previous step but instead re-select the version you were previously using. Once done, select Set as current to confirm it.

 

Please note: this will immediately disrupt any connections and users will have to reconnect to the hosting platform.

 

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