![]() ![]() If you’re using hosted WordPress you’ll need your provider to do this for you. What follows is a short tutorial in how to ensure your server is using the most recent version of PHP and that WordPress recognises it. It’s possible to fully update to the latest version of PHP on your server and still experience the frustration of WordPress telling you that it’s outdated and you’re going to get pwned. ![]() Unfortunately there is a lot of unclear guidance about how to update your PHP settings and then make sure that WordPress recognises them. This is a good thing because the web is full of outdated and vulnerable WP installations that are an easy target for bad guys. WordPress’s built-in site health plugin tells a user when their version of PHP is out of date. Wading through all the incorrect advice, adverts for more dumpster fires plugins disguised as tech support and SEO garbage makes finding the correct advice difficult. The downside of this widespread popularity is that there is sometimes far too much technical support for WordPress out there. It’s the world’s most popular CMS and it makes managing websites very easy. I have a love/hate relationship with WordPress. ![]()
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