WHMCS Cron PHP version mismatch means that the PHP version used by the cron job is different from the PHP version required by WHMCS. Bobcares, as a part of our Server Management Service offers solutions to every query that comes our way.

Fixing WHMCS Cron PHP Version Mismatch

If we experience a WHMCS Cron PHP version mismatch issue, it signifies that the cron job is using a different version of PHP than what WHMCS requires. We can follow these actions to fix it:

• Firstly, in the official documentation or on the WHMCS website, we must look out for the system requirements for our version of the software. Also, note the necessary PHP version minimum.
• Then find the cron job in charge of running the WHMCS cron tasks. Typically, we can find this in the hosting control panel or by connecting to the server via SSH. Then include both the path to the WHMCS cron file and the path to the PHP binaries in the cron job command.
• In order to determine the version of PHP the cron job is using, use the command below (The PHP version will display. Then compare it with the minimal version required by WHMCS):

  
• Now update the cron job command to use the appropriate PHP version. We’ve to do this when the WHMCS requirements don’t match the PHP version the cron job uses or it has become out of date. Change the command so that it includes the paths to the proper PHP binaries and the WHMCS cron file.
• Finally, to make sure the modified cron job command runs without a hitch, we’ve to save it and execute it manually. Also, verify that WHMCS’s cron jobs run properly.

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Conclusion

We can fix the WHMCS Cron PHP version mismatch issue and make sure that the corn job uses the proper PHP version. We can do this by modifying the cron job command to use the correct PHP version, as described in this article by our Tech team.