Upgrade PHP version to 7 on Ubuntu 14.04 / 16.04
Add PPA
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ondrej/php
Update the Repository
sudo apt-get update
Install PHP 7 & necessory modules
sudo apt-get install php7.0-cli php7.0-common libapache2-mod-php7.0 php7.0 php7.0-mysql php7.0-fpm
sudo apt-get install mcrypt php7.0-mcrypt php7.0-zip php7.0-soap php7.0-mbstring php7.0-intl php7.0-xml php7.0-curl php7.0-gd
Disable previous PHP version
sudo a2dismod php5
Enable PHP 7
sudo a2enmod php7.0
Restart Apache server
sudo service apache2 restart
Looking for a skilled WordPress/WooCommerce developer? I'm currently available for freelance, contract, or full-time remote opportunities! Let's create something amazing together. Send me a quick message, and I'll respond within 24 hours!
Recent Posts
- Understanding the Singleton Pattern and Using Traits to Achieve Singleton in WordPress Plugin Development
- REST API Methods Explained with Best Practices for Building Clean and Secure APIs
- My 28-Day Plan to Master Modern WordPress Development Using AI Tools
- Scaling WordPress - How Custom Database Tables Solve the Post Meta Bottleneck
- WordPress Transients Explained - A Developer's Guide to Site Performance
Your Questions / Comments
If you found this article interesting, found errors, or just want to discuss about it, please get in touch.