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Install PHP 7.0 on Ubuntu 23.10

Warning! This PHP version is end-of-life!

PHP 7.0 reached end of life on 03 Dec 2018 and is no longer being updated. It's strongly recommended to upgrade to the latest version as soon as possible. You can read the official PHP migration guide here.

Installing PHP 7.0 on Ubuntu 23.10

Prerequisites

  • Ubuntu 23.10 system
  • Sudo or root access
  • Terminal access
  • Internet connection

Installation

  1. Open the terminal
  2. Update the package list: 
    sudo apt update
  3. Add the PHP 7.0 PPA: 
    sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ondrej/php
  4. Update the package list again: 
    sudo apt update
  5. Install PHP 7.0: 
    sudo apt install php7.0

Verification

  1. Check the installed PHP version: 
    php -v
  2. The output should display PHP 7.0.x
  3. Create a test PHP file: 
    echo '<?php phpinfo(); ?>' | sudo tee /var/www/html/info.php
  4. Access the file in a web browser: 
    http://localhost/info.php
  5. If you see the PHP information page, the installation was successful