[3.3.x] Support Forum • Re: PHP versions

Should I be using a higher version of php for optimal use?

One of the requirements for phpBB 3.3.12 = * PHP 7.2.0+ up to and including PHP 8.3 with support for the database you intend to use.
In short: PHP 7.3.33 is supported ... BUT ...
PHP 7.2 (and 7.3 and 7.4 and 8.0) are officially retired)
Even the 8.1 branch is in the stage where it receives security fixes only.

So using PHP >= 8.1 is recommended.

Edit: my ACP states php 7.3.33 but my cPanel states v 8.2 is being used, now I am confused.

CPanel probably shows the default PHP version.
The ACP shows the actual PHP version being used for phpBB (that can probably be chosen by you ... a setting on your host control panel).
Take note that some older extensions may not be compatible with the more recent PHP versions.
Likewise more recent extensions may not be compatible with old PHP versions.

Statistics: Posted by warmweer — Tue Jul 23, 2024 4:52 pm

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