[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #45332: Updating PHP to Higher version

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#45332: Updating PHP to Higher version
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 Reporter:  olayinkasola  |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:
Component:  General       |     Version:
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:  invalid
 Keywords:  close         |     Focuses:
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Comment (by fitnessfanatic00):

 To resolve the issue with the Facebook SDK requiring a minimum PHP version
 of 5.4 or higher, follow these steps:

 **Check Your Current PHP Version:**

 First, confirm which version of PHP is currently installed on your server.
 You can do this by creating a PHP file (e.g., phpinfo.php) with the
 following content:


 {{{
 php
 Copy code
 <?php
 phpinfo();
 ?>
 }}}

 Upload this file to your server and access it via a web browser (e.g.,
 http://yourdomain.com/phpinfo.php). Look for the PHP version displayed at
 the top of the page.

 **Upgrade PHP to a Supported Version:
 **
 If your PHP version is below 5.4, you'll need to upgrade it to a supported
 version (ideally the latest stable version for better security and
 performance). Follow these general steps based on your hosting
 environment:

 **Shared Hosting:
 **
 Contact your hosting provider's support team or look for options in your
 hosting control panel to upgrade PHP. Many shared hosting providers offer
 PHP version management tools.

 **Virtual Private Server (VPS) or Dedicated Server:**
 If you have control over your server, you can upgrade PHP manually. Here
 are steps for common server environments:

 **Ubuntu/Debian:**
 Use the apt-get package manager to update PHP:


 {{{
 bash
 Copy code
 sudo apt-get update
 sudo apt-get install php
 }}}

 Follow on-screen prompts to upgrade to the desired PHP version (e.g., PHP
 7.x).

 CentOS/RHEL:
 Use yum to update PHP:


 {{{
 bash
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 sudo yum update
 sudo yum install php

 }}}

 Again, follow on-screen prompts to upgrade PHP.

 **Verify the PHP Upgrade:**

 After upgrading PHP, repeat step 1 to ensure that the PHP version has been
 updated successfully.
 **
 Reinstall or Update the Facebook SDK:**

 Once PHP is updated to version 5.4 or higher, reinstall or update the
 Facebook SDK in your project. Follow the SDK documentation or installation
 guide to integrate it correctly with your PHP environment.

 **Test Your Application:**

 After updating PHP and installing the Facebook SDK, thoroughly test your
 application to ensure that the integration works as expected without any
 PHP version compatibility issues.
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 By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error related
 to the Facebook SDK's minimum PHP version requirement and successfully
 integrate the SDK into your project. If you encounter any specific issues
 during the upgrade or integration process, refer to the documentation or
 seek further assistance from the SDK's support resources.

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