How can I change PHP version?

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Hi, in Web Configuration/PHP Option, I found my PHP version is 8.12.
I am deploying WordPress, so I neeed PHP 7.4.
I found php version cannot be clicked to edit, how can I change it?
I suppose I didn’t install PHP 7.4.
How can I install it? What command should I use?
Thanks!

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SYSTEM INFORMATION
OS type and version Ubuntu 22
Webmin version Virtualmin 7.9
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you need to install php 7.4 follow Multiple PHP Versions – Virtualmin, but wordpress works with php 8.x, however some plugins may not. PHP 7.4 is EOL and should be avoided if at all possible.

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All my wordpress run 8.2 or 8.3, do you have a old plugin that not being supported?

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no, but on YouTube I see people always use PHP 7.4 for WordPress

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Why do wordpress themselves suggest using php 8.x then ?

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You absolutely should not use PHP 7.4 for a new WordPress installation.

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hi, I am in Ubuntu 22, are these two commands enough if I want multi version PHP?
Or do I need additional commands?

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I’m not sure.
On YouTube, a lot of people say PHP 7.4 is the best.
So I will be worried if using PHP 8.1 for WordPress.

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lol. Fine, let YouTubers administer your system. I’m sure it’ll be fine.

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