Pivotlar makes it simple to manage PHP versions on a per-site basis, giving you the flexibility to run different versions of PHP across your projects—without touching the command line.
Whether you’re testing a plugin on PHP 8.3, maintaining a legacy app on 7.4, or migrating everything to 8.2, you can switch versions directly from the site dashboard.
How PHP Version Management Works #
Each site in Pivotlar is assigned its own dedicated PHP-FPM pool, which means you can safely assign a different PHP version to each WordPress site—even on the same server.
Changing the PHP version:
- Regenerates the FPM pool for the site
- Reloads NGINX and PHP services (only for that site)
- Keeps all site files and configs intact
How to Change the PHP Version (Step-by-Step) #
- Log in to Pivotlar
- Go to your Site Dashboard
- Click into the site you want to update
- Navigate to the PHP Configurations tab
- Use the PHP Version dropdown to select your desired version (e.g., 8.2, 8.3)
- Click Update
- Pivotlar will apply the new version and reload the PHP-FPM pool behind the scenes
You’ll see a success message once the switch is complete.
Things to Keep in Mind #
- PHP versions available in the dropdown are already installed on the server
- If the selected version isn’t compatible with your theme/plugins, you can switch back anytime
- Changing the PHP version will not affect site files or database
- We recommend testing PHP changes on staging sites before applying to production
Troubleshooting #
- If your site shows a 502 error after switching, make sure the selected PHP version is valid and not missing any required extensions.
- You can always revert to a previous version from the same PHP Settings tab.
Need Help? #
Reach out to our support team via support@pivotlar.com
