How to enable the expose_php extension using WHM

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Introduction

The expose_php setting in PHP controls whether the PHP version information is displayed in HTTP headers. This setting can be managed easily from WHM using the MultiPHP INI Editor.

Prerequisites

  • Root access to WHM
  • Basic knowledge of PHP configuration settings
  • SSH access to the server for verification

Implementation

How to Enable the expose_php Extension Using WHM

Step 1

Log in to WHM as the root user.

Step 2

Under the Software section, select:

MultiPHP INI Editor

Step 3

Click on the Editor Mode tab.

Step 4

Select the required PHP version.

Step 5

Search for the following parameter:

expose_php

Step 6

Change the value from:

Off → On

Save the changes.

How to Confirm if expose_php is Enabled

You can verify the setting using the following command through SSH:

curl -IL domain.com

If expose_php is enabled, you will see the following header starting with X-Powered-By:

curl -IL domain.com/info.php

HTTP/1.1 200 OK
Date: Sun, 23 May 2021 12:49:22 GMT
Server: Apache
X-Powered-By: PHP/7.3.27

Conclusion

Using the MultiPHP INI Editor in WHM, you can easily enable the expose_php setting and verify it through HTTP response headers using SSH commands.


              

              
            

        

      

      
            
    

	



			

		
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