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# How to Enable the GD extension of PHP using CloudLinux Selector in cPanel?

You can use [CloudLinux](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-the-cloudlinux-os-1v8651h/?bust=1784568161284) Selector to enable GD extension in [PHP](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-php-and-what-is-it-used-for-x4xvdq/?bust=1784054117446) via [cPanel](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-cpanel-vq3toz/?bust=1784206091492).

# Here's how to enable the GD extension of PHP using CloudLinux Selector in cPanel

1. [Log into your cPanel interface](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/how-to-log-in-to-my-cpanel-account-xyoqm0/?bust=1676305236426) "https://www.domainname.com:2083" or by going through your client area.

2. In the Software section, click the Select PHP Version.

![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/cP-CL-Select-PHP-Version-icon.gif)

3. Click on the Extensions menu.

![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/CL-extensions-tab-button.gif)

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.

![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/CL-enable-GD-extension.gif)

The message will read that the module GD is saved.

![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/index.php?rp=/images/kb/374_Capture-decran-le-2021-06-17-a-09.13.04.png)