Viewing your site's PHP version and settings

Background

The PHP language has a special built-in function called phpinfo() that retrieves information about the PHP environment running on a website. You can view this information by creating a phpinfo.php file. When viewed in a browser, details such as the following display:

• PHP version
• PHP extensions
• Paths
• Local values of configuration options

Using FTP

1. Log into your server using an FTP client such as Filezilla.
2. Create a blank file titled phpinfo.php. Ensure it has the .php extension and not a .txt extension.
3. Edit this phpinfo.php file and add the following lines:

   <?php 
    phpinfo(); 
   ?>

4. Visit the file in a browser. For example, example.com/phpinfo.php.

The page lists all PHP settings currently used on your website.

Using SSH

1. Log into your server via SSH.
2. Change into your website directory.
3. Create a file named phpinfo.php.
4. Add the following lines to this file:

   <?php 
    phpinfo(); 
   ?>

5. Save the file and return to your shell.
6. Visit the file in a browser. For example, example.com/phpinfo.php.

The page lists all PHP settings currently used on your website.