How to specify php version for specific project in laravel on windows 11

Question

Here I'm working on a simple laravel project which uses php version of 7.1.3 and I have php version 8.1.2 installed on my computer.

How do I specify specific php version for different projects?

I tried to re-install php 7.1 version but I have other projects on my computer which uses 8 or higher.

Can I specify specific php version for different laravel projects?

I think it is definitely what you need https://stackoverflow.com/a/48336881/7155723 — Odin Thunder, Mar 15 '23 at 09:45
Thanks but @OdinThunder so this is for Ubuntu only, how can I do in windows? — Sumanl46, Mar 15 '23 at 09:54
on ubuntu install php version you're looking forward to working with then run command: ``sudo update-alternatives --config php`` it'll show you versions of php you've installed and select version from list. for windows can you tell if you're using xampp or installed php? — Sumit kumar, Mar 15 '23 at 10:26
Does this answer your question? [Tell Composer to use Different PHP Version](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/32750250/tell-composer-to-use-different-php-version) — Wahyu Kristianto, Mar 15 '23 at 11:02
It may help you https://medium.com/@sivaschenko/apache-running-multiple-php-versions-simultaneously-570fc1541580 — bhaghyasandar, Mar 15 '23 at 11:15
You all are suggesting me for Ubuntu, but I'm using windows 11 — Sumanl46, Mar 15 '23 at 11:31
I recommend you update your question and describe your environment (OS, nginx/apache, etc.) — Odin Thunder, Mar 15 '23 at 11:40

Alijvhr · Answer 1 · 2023-03-15T14:47:48.893

Use Laragon

I don't know if it is possible with other stacks but Laragon is a lightweight ans performant option.

As described here it's easy and there are few steps.

Install Laragon as your LAMPP or LEMMP stack for windows
Download your desired PHP version from official website
Extract downloaded zip in PHP folder within your Laragon installation.
Right-click on the Laragon icon in your stystem tray. Navigate to PHP and choose your version!
Restart Laragon and done!

The default installation path is:

C:\laragon\bin\php\

Laragon will pick up the folder name as the identifier.

Note: You Can config apache or nginx to serve each directory with its own version but it is not included in this post. you should learn it from official documentations.

score -1 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 15 '23 at 09:53

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I think Docker is the best solution for you, because it doesn't matter which php version is installed on your computer. Here is some link for 'Dockerizing' your Laravel application. Hope this helps :)

https://medium.com/geekculture/the-easiest-way-to-dockerize-your-laravel-application-94977fe2ed6d

answered Mar 15 '23 at 09:53

Andrija Antanaskovic

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Answer is not related with the problem that the OP is facing – SelVazi Mar 20 '23 at 16:01

How to specify php version for specific project in laravel on windows 11

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Use Laragon