You can use CloudLinux Selector to enable GD extension in PHP via DirectAdmin. The GD extension is required for image processing in WordPress, forums, and other CMS applications on our web hosting plans.
1. Log-in to your DirectAdmin account.
2. In the Extra Features section, click on the Select PHP version icon or type Select PHP in the navigation filter box. The option will appear. Click on it.
3. Click on the Extensions menu.
Note: If the Extensions page shows an error related to the native PHP version, change it to a non-native version first.
4. Tick mark the GD Once enabled, it will display a success message.
The message will read that the module GD is saved. You have successfully enabled PHP’s GD extension using Cloudlinux selector in DirectAdmin. For managing other extensions, see our guide on enabling or disabling PHP extensions. To install image-heavy applications like WordPress, the GD extension is essential.
