PHP 5.3 for Linux Shared and Reseller Hosting PHP 5.3 is not the default version on all Linux Shared and Reseller hosting accounts. If you wish to change this version, you can do so by editing your .htaccess file: # Use PHP 5.3AddHandler application/x-httpd-php53 .php You can edit your .htaccess file via FTP or through cPanel's File Manager, whichever method is most convenient for you. For more information on how to make this change, you may want to read the following article: How to Edit Your .htaccess File PHP 5.4 for Linux Shared and Reseller Hosting PHP 5.4 is the default version on all Linux Shared and Reseller hosting accounts. If you wish to change this version, you can do so by editing your .htaccess file: # Use PHP 5.4 AddHandler application/x-httpd-php54 .php You can edit your .htaccess file via FTP or through cPanel's File Manager, whichever method is most convenient for you. For more information on how to make this change, you may want to read the following article: How to Edit Your .htaccess File PHP 5.4 for VPS and Dedicated Servers For VPS with cPanel and Dedicated Servers, we offer the latest stable version of PHP 5.4. Currently, PHP 5.4.24 or higher is available. Please contact SiveHost through a support ticket for additional details.