XF 2.2 Should I / can I... update php version?

[ForumFan]

I found an add-on I'd like to install. It stipulates these requirements:


I have XF 2.2.9 installed and the php version listed below:



My question is two-fold:
Will there be any problems with installing php v8+, since my Server Environment Report says I have the "recommended" version?
If no problem upgrading... how do I go about installing the higher version of php?

Thanks!

 

[Paul B]

XF 2.2.9 works with PHP 8.0.

Contact your host for assistance with upgrading.

 

[ForumFan]

I think I found it in my "cPanel." Is this it? Just select 8.0 and click "Apply?" I'm not going to cause my forum site to crash?

 

[Paul B]

As long as you have no add-ons installed which are not compatible, go for it.

 

[ForumFan]

I've got a fair number of add-ons. I don't know which PHP versions they are all compatible with.
But, if I have a problem, I can always revert the PHP version, eh?

 

[Paul B]

Check the resources for php compatibility.

You can always revert to the previous php version.

 

[ForumFan]

Thank you!