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PHP, a widely-used scripting language, is commonly installed on web servers to support dynamic web content. However, there might be instances where you need to uninstall PHP, perhaps to install a different version or to switch to a different technology.<\/p>\n
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to uninstall PHP from an Ubuntu<\/a> system. <\/p>\n Let’s get started.<\/p>\n Before uninstalling, it’s a good idea to check the version of PHP you have installed. This will help ensure you’re removing the correct version.<\/p>\n This command will display the PHP version currently installed on your system.<\/p>\n Ubuntu typically installs PHP with several modules. To uninstall PHP and its modules:<\/p>\n This command will match and remove all packages starting with ‘php’ followed by any version number.<\/p>\n After uninstalling PHP, you should clean up any unnecessary packages and dependencies:<\/p>\n These commands will remove any packages and dependencies that were installed with PHP but are no longer used.<\/p>\n To ensure PHP has been completely removed:<\/p>\n If PHP is uninstalled, this command should return a message indicating that ‘php’ is not installed.<\/p>\n Why might I need to uninstall PHP?<\/p>\n \nThere are several reasons, including upgrading to a newer version, switching to a different scripting language, or addressing security concerns related to a specific PHP version.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Can I reinstall PHP after uninstalling?<\/p>\n \nYes, you can reinstall PHP at any time after uninstalling. Simply use the package manager to install the desired version.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n What’s the difference between ‘purge’ and ‘remove’ in apt-get?<\/p>\n \n‘purge’ removes the package and its configuration files, while ‘remove’ only removes the package but keeps the configuration files.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n How do I check for residual PHP files after uninstallation?<\/p>\n \nYou can use the ‘locate’ command followed by ‘php’ to search for any remaining PHP-related files on your system.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Is it necessary to restart my server after uninstalling PHP?<\/p>\n \nIt’s not mandatory, but it’s a good practice to restart services that depended on PHP or, in some cases, to reboot the server to ensure all changes take effect.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n Uninstalling PHP from Ubuntu is a straightforward process, but it’s essential to follow the steps carefully to ensure a complete removal. Whether you’re upgrading, addressing security concerns, or making way for a different technology, this guide provides a step-by-step approach to uninstall PHP safely.<\/p>\n If you’re considering a change in your hosting environment, remember to explore options like dedicated server<\/a>, VPS server<\/a>, cloud hosting<\/a>, and shared hosting<\/a> to find the best fit for your needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" PHP, a widely-used scripting language, is commonly installed on web servers to support dynamic web content. However, there might be instances where you need to uninstall PHP, perhaps to install…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":19272,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1025,1073],"tags":[1646,1856],"class_list":["post-19271","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-php","category-ubuntu","tag-php","tag-ubuntu"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/howto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19271","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/howto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/howto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/howto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/howto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19271"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/howto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19271\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/howto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19272"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/howto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19271"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/howto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19271"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webhostinggeeks.com\/howto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19271"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Step 1: Check the Installed PHP Version<\/h2>\n
\r\nsudo php -v\r\n<\/pre>\n
Step 2: Remove PHP Packages<\/h2>\n
\r\nsudo apt-get purge php*.*\r\n<\/pre>\n
Step 3: Autoremove and Autoclean<\/h2>\n
\r\nsudo apt-get autoremove\r\nsudo apt-get autoclean\r\n<\/pre>\n
Step 4: Verify PHP Uninstallation<\/h2>\n
\r\nphp -v\r\n<\/pre>\n
Commands Mentioned<\/h2>\n
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FAQs<\/h2>\n
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Conclusion<\/h2>\n