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Sorry, your PHP version is not supported

From Joomla 4 onwards, you can no longer use PHP versions lower than 7.2 .
In Joomla 5, the minimum PHP version is 8.1 .
In Joomla 6, the minimum PHP version is 8.3 .

PHP version not supported

Joomla: unsupported PHP version

Sorry, your PHP version is not supported

Your host needs to use PHP version XXX or newer to run this version of Joomla

How can I update the PHP version?

In many cases, you can log in to your hosting management environment (such as cPanel, Plesk or DirectAdmin) and update the PHP version there.

If this PHP version is not among the options, you should contact your hosting party.

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Jeroen Moolenschot

About Jeroen

I have been working with the Joomla! CMS since 2006. Besides building and maintaining Joomla! websites and webshops, I am also familiar with search engine optimization (SEO), Joomla hosting and developing templates and extensions. Furthermore, I am a frequent visitor and speaker at JoomlaDays and various Joomla user groups.

I am committed to the Joomla! community as a member of the Extensions Directory team and the organization of Joomla user group Breda and JoomlaDagen Netherlands. In short: Are you looking for a Joomla Specialist, you should contact me!

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