How to Update PHP Version in Ubuntu 24,04

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Скриншот терминала с обновлением версии PHP на сервере Ubuntu 24.04

How to Update PHP Version in Ubuntu (Latest Versions)

Keeping PHP updated is essential for security, performance, and compatibility with modern applications. This guide covers updating PHP on Ubuntu Linux to the latest version.

Step 1: Check the Current PHP Version

Before upgrading, check your installed PHP version by running:

php -v

If your version is outdated, proceed with the update.

Step 2: Update System Packages

Update your package lists to ensure you get the latest software:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 3: Add the Latest PHP Repository

Ubuntu’s default repositories may not include the latest PHP version. To install the most recent version, add the Ondřej Surý PPA, which maintains up-to-date PHP packages:

sudo apt install -y software-properties-common
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ondrej/php -y
sudo apt update

Step 4: Install the Latest PHP Version

To install the latest PHP version available, run:

sudo apt install -y php

If you need a specific version, specify it explicitly. For example, to install PHP 8.3:

sudo apt install -y php8.3

After installation, verify the version:

php -v

Step 5: Update PHP Extensions

If your application requires additional PHP modules, install them by running:

sudo apt install -y php8.3-cli php8.3-common php8.3-mbstring php8.3-xml php8.3-curl php8.3-zip php8.3-bcmath php8.3-intl php8.3-gd php8.3-mysql

Replace php8.3 with your installed PHP version if needed.

Step 6: Switch PHP Versions (If Needed)

If multiple PHP versions are installed, switch between them using update-alternatives:

sudo update-alternatives –set php /usr/bin/php8.3

To confirm the active PHP version, run:

php -v

Step 7: Restart Web Server

If PHP is used with Apache or Nginx, restart the web server for changes to take effect.

For Apache:

sudo systemctl restart apache2

For Nginx with PHP-FPM:

sudo systemctl restart php8.3-fpm
sudo systemctl restart nginx

Conclusion

You have successfully updated PHP to the latest version on Ubuntu Linux. This ensures better performance, security, and compatibility with modern applications.

Would you like help configuring PHP settings, migrating applications, or troubleshooting compatibility issues? Let me know! ?

Information reviewed and updated: August 28, 2026.

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