Find my PHP version using phpinfo

This article will show you how to find your PHP version within your Virtual Private Server.

By uploading a PHP script into your website, you can easily find out what PHP version you’re using. Simply follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1 of 5

Start by creating a new text file that contains the following line:

<?php phpinfo(); ?>

Step 2 of 5

Save this file as info.php

Step 3 of 5

Upload your info.php file to the root of your website.

Step 4 of 5

After you’ve done this, copy this URL into your browser bar and change ‘your-domain-name’ to the domain that’s associated with your website:

http://your-domain-name/info.php’

Step 5 of 5

You will now be shown which version of PHP is running on your website, along with any installed PHP modules.