What is the correct path to use for PHP?

The correct path to use for PHP when setting up cron jobs or running scripts from the command line is:

/usr/local/bin/php

For example, a cron job that runs a PHP script would look like:

/usr/local/bin/php /home/username/public_html/cron.php

Replace username with your cPanel username and adjust the script path as needed.

Caution

If you’re using a specific PHP version selected through cPanel’s MultiPHP Manager, the path above will use the system default PHP version. To use your selected PHP version in cron jobs, use the version-specific path such as /usr/local/bin/ea-php81 (for PHP 8.1) or check cPanel’s Cron Jobs interface for the correct path.