Question
How to install outdated PHP versions 5.6 / 7.1 / 7.2 / 7.3 / 7.4 / 8.0 on Plesk servers with AlmaLinux OS?
Answer
To improve the process of updating and migrating on/from servers with older versions of operating systems, the ability to install outdated PHP versions through the Plesk Installer was implemented for Plesk servers with supported AlmaLinux OS versions 8 and 9:
Warning: Using outdated versions of PHP creates a potential security risk, and it is strongly recommended to involve websites' developers in updating the site code for running on newer supported PHP versions. After correcting the code, it is recommended to switch all websites to supported PHP versions and remove outdated PHP versions from the server through the Plesk Installer.