How to display the PHP information page?

The PHP information page is a useful tool for checking your server’s PHP configuration. By using the phpinfo() function, you can view detailed information like your PHP version, server details, installed modules, and more.

This is especially helpful when verifying if your PHP setup meets the requirements of the software you plan to run on your server.

1. Access cPanel directly through your Z.com account.

2. Once you have reached the cPanel dashboard, locate File Manager under Files.

3. Locate the public_html folder from the left side column and click + File in the top left corner to create a new file.

4. In the New File Name field, enter phpinfo.php as the file name and ensure that the new file will be created in the document root /public_html. Once done, click Create New File.

5. The file should now be created and listed from within the folder. Right-click on the file and click Edit.

6. You will be presented with a pop-up that requires you to select the character encoding. You can keep it default and click Edit again to continue.

7. A new Text Editor window will open. Add the following code to your phpinfo.php file. Once done, click Save Changes.
Code: <?php phpinfo(); ?>

8. To view your PHP information page, access http://domain_name.tld/phpinfo.php. Replace domain_name.tld with your domain name.

The following is an example of the page that will be displayed. The example screenshot shows that the server is running PHP Version 8.0.30. As you scroll down, you should find the PHP variable values, PHP modules, and other relevant information that have been installed on the server and allocated to the account user.

Note: *Important security tip. After checking the information, delete the phpinfo.php file from your server. Leaving it accessible may expose sensitive server details to the public.

To delete the phpinfo.php file from your server:

a) Navigate to the public_html directory.
b) Right-click on the info.php file.
c) Select Delete to remove it from your server.