{"id":7572,"date":"2020-01-29T14:05:02","date_gmt":"2020-01-29T11:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/unihost.com\/help\/?p=7572"},"modified":"2026-08-17T12:46:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T09:46:21","slug":"how-to-update-php-centos-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unihost.com\/help\/how-to-update-php-centos-7\/","title":{"rendered":"How to upgrade PHP version on CentOS 7"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CentOS 7 reached end-of-life on 30 June 2024. It no longer receives security updates. If you’re still on CentOS 7, plan a migration to AlmaLinux 9 or Rocky Linux 9 – both are free, RHEL-compatible successors. The modern steps are included below.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

PHP updates matter for both security and performance – each major version is faster and patches known vulnerabilities. This guide covers how to update PHP on CentOS 7 using the Remi repository (still valid for existing servers), and then the recommended path on AlmaLinux 9 and Rocky Linux 9, which is where new servers should be.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check Your Current PHP Version<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
php -v<\/span><\/pre>\n
Update PHP on CentOS 7 (Remi Repository)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
CentOS 7’s default repositories ship an old PHP. The Remi repository provides current versions. These steps still work on existing CentOS 7 servers:<\/span><\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01. Install the EPEL and Remi repositories:<\/span><\/p>\n
sudo yum install -y epel-release yum-utils<\/span>\r\n\r\nsudo yum install -y https:\/\/rpms.remirepo.net\/enterprise\/remi-release-7.rpm<\/span><\/pre>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02. Enable the PHP version you want (example: PHP 8.3):<\/span><\/p>\n
sudo yum-config-manager --enable remi-php83<\/span><\/pre>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03. Install or update PHP and common extensions:<\/span><\/p>\n
sudo yum install -y php php-cli php-fpm php-mysqlnd php-gd \\<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0 \u00a0 php-mbstring php-xml php-curl php-zip<\/span><\/pre>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a04. Restart your web service and verify:<\/span><\/p>\n
sudo systemctl restart php-fpm httpd<\/span>\r\n\r\nphp -v<\/span><\/pre>\n
Recommended: PHP on AlmaLinux 9 \/ Rocky Linux 9<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
On a modern RHEL-family system, PHP is managed through DNF modules plus Remi. This is the setup for new servers:<\/span><\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a05. Add EPEL and Remi:<\/span><\/p>\n
sudo dnf install -y epel-release<\/span>\r\n\r\nsudo dnf install -y https:\/\/rpms.remirepo.net\/enterprise\/remi-release-9.rpm<\/span><\/pre>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a06. Reset and enable the PHP module stream:<\/span><\/p>\n
sudo dnf module reset php -y<\/span>\r\n\r\nsudo dnf module enable php:remi-8.3 -y<\/span><\/pre>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a07. Install PHP and extensions, then verify:<\/span><\/p>\n
sudo dnf install -y php php-fpm php-cli php-mysqlnd \\<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0 \u00a0 php-gd php-mbstring php-xml php-curl php-zip<\/span>\r\n\r\nsudo systemctl restart php-fpm<\/span>\r\n\r\nphp -v<\/span><\/pre>\n
Always test your application after a PHP upgrade – a major version jump (for example 7.4 to 8.3) can require small code changes. Back up first.<\/span><\/p>\n
FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n
Q: Is CentOS 7 still supported? – No. CentOS 7 reached end-of-life on 30 June 2024 and no longer receives updates. Migrate to AlmaLinux 9 or Rocky Linux 9.<\/span><\/p>\n
Q: How do I update PHP on CentOS 7? – Install the EPEL and Remi repositories, enable the desired version (e.g. remi-php83), then install\/update PHP and restart php-fpm.<\/span><\/p>\n
Q: What should I migrate to from CentOS 7? – AlmaLinux 9 or Rocky Linux 9 – both are free, community-supported, RHEL-compatible successors to CentOS.<\/span>