How can I change php-cli version on Ubuntu 14.04?

Question

I am new to using Linux and I broke some php settings while tampering.

If I execute a php script containing: phpinfo(); it shows the php versions as 5.

Answer 1

From PHP 7.1 => PHP 5.6

sudo update-alternatives --set php /usr/bin/php5.6

From PHP 5.6 => PHP 7.1

sudo update-alternatives --set php /usr/bin/php7.1

You can change the versions as you want.

You can check this tutorial

Regards!!