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Bluehost Cloud Hosting PHP Workers

Ever wondered how your Bluehost Cloud hosting servers get their processing power? The answer lies in PHP Workers or vCPU threads! These virtual threads allow your servers to tap into the muscle of your physical CPU cores.

PHP Workers or vCPU threads are virtual CPU threads that allow servers to utilize the processing power of the underlying physical CPU. This means that a server with multiple vCPUs can utilize the processing capabilities of the physical CPU, which improves performance, especially for multi-threaded applications.



How to Check the PHP Workers

To check your PHP workers, follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to your Account Manager via Bluehost Account Manager.
  2. In your Account Manager, click Hosting on the left Menu.
    Hosting
    • If you have only one hosting package, you will be routed directly to your Cloud hosting details page.
    • If you have more than one hosting package, select the Cloud hosting package for which you would like to check the PHP workers.
  3. On your Cloud hosting details page, you can view the available PHP workers in real-time.
    PHP Workers

    Note: The availability of PHP workers/vCPU threads is dependent on your Cloud hosting plan.

  4. Additionally, you can view the number of PHP workers per site by scrolling down to the Websites section.
    Websites section

    Note: The minimum and default number of PHP workers assigned to a website is two.

How to Add More PHP Workers to a Website

To add more PHP workers to a website, follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to your Account Manager via Account Login Links.
  2. In your Account Manager, click Hosting on the left Menu.
    Hosting
    • If you have only one hosting package, you will be routed directly to your Cloud hosting details page.
    • If you have more than one hosting package, select the Cloud hosting package for which you would like to manage the PHP workers.
  3. In your Cloud Hosting details page, scroll down to the Websites section.
    Websites
  4. Select the website you want to add more PHP workers, and then click the MANAGE button.
    Manage Button
  5. On the website details page, click on the PERFORMANCE tab or the PHP Workers chevron icon (>) to manage the PHP workers.
    Chevron icon (>)
  6. In the PHP Workers tile, update the number of PHP workers to the desired value, and then click the UPDATE button. This change will be reflected immediately.
    Update Button

    Note: We offer PHP Bursting, which we will add additional PHP workers to your selected website for a limited time. This will help you maintain site speed and stability during an expected high excessive traffic to your website. You may need to contact us to ensure this is enabled.

Summary

To sum it up, PHP workers are critical in optimizing the performance of your website. If you're using Bluehost Cloud hosting, PHP workers enable your server to utilize all the power within your physical CPU cores for smooth running and faster loads. Remember, checking and adjusting how many PHP workers are allocated to your site is possible with your Bluehost Account Manager. By optimizing your PHP worker count, you can make sure that your website runs efficiently and provides a seamless experience for your visitors.

If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us via Chat or Phone:

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You may also refer to our Knowledge Base articles to help answer common questions and guide you through various setup, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.

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