I cannot update WordPress

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    derekmortimer · Member ·

    These are the messages I get when I try to update:
    Dashboard:
    ‘PHP Update required’

    ‘You cannot update because WordPress 5.2.2 requires PHP version 5.6.20 or higher. You are running version 5.3.29.’

    HardenedPHP
    ‘WordPress recommends everyone update their PHP versions, but this is often not possible. This is why your site is using HardenedPHP, by CloudLinux. HardenedPHP is a way of supporting older versions of PHP without compromising security. If you’ve been brought here by WordPress’s PHP update warnings, there is nothing you need to do.’

  • staff-doublebassd · Staff ·

    Hi there,

    I checked your site and it appears you’re in the wrong forum. Your site is using the open source WordPress.org software and you need to seek help at these forums:

    https://wordpress.org/support/forums/

    Here is a thread in the above forums regarding that same issue:

    https://wordpress.org/support/topic/your-php-verson-requires-an-update/

    These forums are for WordPress.com hosted sites only. Since we do not have access to self-hosted WordPress.org sites, we are unable to provide any direct assistance to your issue. I would reach out to your site host for help.

    If you want to know more about the differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org you can read this document:

    WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org

    Thanks!

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