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Install PHP 8.2 on macOS 13

This version of PHP is actively supported.

Good news! PHP 8.2 is being actively supported through 31 Dec 2024. After that point, it's advisable to upgrade to the latest version, since the PHP team will only offer security-related support until 31 Dec 2026, at which point PHP 8.2 will be considered "end-of-life".

Installing PHP 8.2 on macOS 13

Prerequisites

macOS 13 (Ventura) installed
Homebrew package manager
Command Line Tools for Xcode

Installation

Open Terminal
Update Homebrew:
```
brew update
```
Install PHP 8.2:
```
brew install [email protected]
```
Link PHP 8.2:
```
brew link [email protected]
```

Add PHP to your PATH:

echo 'export PATH="/usr/local/opt/[email protected]/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.zshrc

Reload your shell configuration:
```
source ~/.zshrc
```

Verification

Check PHP version:
```
php -v
```
Verify PHP configuration:
```
php -i
```
Test PHP by creating a simple PHP file:
```
echo '<?php phpinfo();' > test.php
```
Run the PHP file:
```
php test.php
```