---
title: "Update default PHP version"
method: GET
path: "/php_set_system_default_version"
tags: ["PHP"]
---

# Update default PHP version

`GET /php_set_system_default_version`

The version of PHP that you wish to set as the system's default.

* `ea-php81`
* `inherit`
* Any custom PHP package name.

**Important:**

When you disable the [Web Server role](https://go.cpanel.net/serverroles), the system **disables** this function.

## Query parameters

- `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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