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Install PHP 8.0 on macOS 11

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

PHP 8.0 reached end of life on 26 Nov 2023 and is no longer being updated.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 8.0 on macOS 11

Prerequisites

  • macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode
  • Homebrew package manager

Installation

  1. Open Terminal
  2. Update Homebrew: 
    brew update
  3. Install PHP 8.0: 
    brew install [email protected]
  4. Link PHP 8.0: 
    brew link [email protected]
  5. Add PHP to your PATH: 
    echo 'export PATH="/usr/local/opt/[email protected]/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.zshrc
  6. Reload your shell configuration: 
    source ~/.zshrc

Verification

  1. Check PHP version: 
    php -v

    You should see output indicating PHP 8.0.x is installed.

  2. Verify PHP configuration: 
    php -i

    This will display detailed PHP configuration information.

  3. Test PHP execution: 
    php -r "phpinfo();"

    This should output PHP information in your terminal.