How to change the php to 7.4

[jazzbox]

Website URL

http://cinema4x.free.nf/
(please specify the URL of the site on which you are experiencing the problem)

Error Message

Getting various error because theme doesnt support 8.0 Version of PHP
(please share the FULL error message you see, if applicable)

Other Information

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[YT_Xaos]

Welcome to the forum.

Unfortunately, you cannot change the PHP version of your website. If you need to change it, you will have to upgrade to premium.

[jazzbox]

Hello, it is obvious to go with paid plans, but let me explain the purpose behind using your free hosting. I am a service provider and I have to show some live examples for my clients to review before ordering. i need PHP 7.4 version only. I am also suggesting them your free hosting for a startup, later on they may upgrade.

But its ok if it cannot be changed either, Thanks for your support

[YT_Xaos]

I’m sorry, but the PHP version cannot be changed under any circumstance.

[anon54841129]

Unfortunately it just isn’t something free hosting can feasibly provide. Free hosting doesn’t make as much profit as premium hosting, and it’s better to prioritize it being secure.

Can we have the power to change the PHP version?

No, unfortunately maintaining installations of separate PHP versions costs more money, and is just simply infeasible on free hosting. It’s also unsecure unless a solution like Hardened PHP is implemented, but that also isn’t feasible for free hosting. If you upgrade to Premium Hosting however, you’ll have access to a PHP version selector, which uses Hardened PHP. Do note however that if a CMS is old enough to be built on an outdated/obsolete version of PHP, than it likely has security vulnerabil…