---
title: "Update PHP version's handler"
method: GET
path: "/php_set_handler"
tags: ["PHP"]
---

# Update PHP version's handler

`GET /php_set_handler`

This function sets a PHP version's handler.

**Important:**

When you disable the [Web Server role](https://docs.cpanel.net/knowledge-base/general-systems-administration/how-to-use-server-profiles/#roles), the system **disables** this function.

## Query parameters

- `handler` 'cgi' | 'suphp' | 'dso' | 'none', required
- `version` string, required

## Response `200`

HTTP Request was successful.

- object
  - `metadata` object
    - `command` string — The method name called.
    - `reason` string — The reason the API function failed when the `metadata.result` field is `0`. This field may display a success message when a function succeeds.
    - `result` 0 | 1 — * `1` — Success. * `0` — Failed. Check the `reason` field for more details.
    - `version` integer — The version of the API function.

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