# How to check your Apache version

A big advantage of [Apache](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/server/know-how/what-is-apache/) is its flexibility. The open-source software can be changed depending on your needs and expanded using core modules. However, you always need to take **Apache’s compatibility** into account. In this guide, we explain step by step how to check the Apache version you have installed.

## How does Apache work?

Apache is a popular cross-platform software, which makes **communication between servers and clients** possible. When opening a website the browser sends a request to the [web server](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/server/know-how/web-server-definition-background-software-tips/ "Webserver: Definition, background, software tips") and Apache sends the requested files back as an answer in either HTML, CCS or JPEG.

Tip [Apache Spark](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/server/know-how/what-is-apache-spark/) is an open source framework of the Apache Software Foundation. Learn how it can be used for data processing in our article on this topic.

If you want to [install an Apache webserver](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/server/configuration/how-to-install-an-apache-web-server/ "How to install an Apache webserver"), you can add different modules. There are some which can improve the security and performance of your website. In this way you can **personalise** Apache. To ensure the module works properly, or if you want to [install Apache for WordPress](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/server/configuration/how-to-install-and-configure-apache-for-wordpress/ "Install and configure Apache for WordPress"), you need to ensure that you’re using a suitable Apache version.

Tip With [Linux hosting](https://www.ionos.co.uk/hosting/linux-hosting "Linux Hosting - IONOS") from IONOS you can operate your own Apache webserver. IONOS offers you scalable performance, DDoS protection, geo-redundance and many other features.

## How to check your Apache version step by step

You have different options to find your current Apache version. For example, you can open the information from the **WebHost Manager, cPanel or via a shell**. We will introduce you to the tools and commands you need.

### Check your Apache version with the WebHost Manager

Enter ‘**apache**’ in the search bar.

[![Image: WebHost Manager: search bar](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/c/2/csm_whm-search_587198fd47.webp "WebHost Manager: search bar")](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2023/whm-search.png) WebHost Manager: search bar Select ‘**Apache Status**’.

[![Image: WebHost Manager: Apache search results](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/e/7/csm_whm-search-results_12d42ca95c.webp "WebHost Manager: Apache search results")](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2023/whm-search-results.png) WebHost Manager: Apache search results Your current version of Apache can be found directly next to ‘**Server Version**’. In this case, the Apache version running is 2.4.56.

[![Image: WebHost Manager: Apache Server Status](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/0/7/csm_whm-server-status_d9ffd02a4f.webp "WebHost Manager: Apache Server Status")](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2023/whm-server-status.png) WebHost Manager: Apache Server Status ### Check your Apache version with cPanel

In cPanel you can view your Apache version in the ‘**Server Information**’ section.

[![Image: cPanel: Server information area](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/8/f/csm_cpanel-server-info_a90c5d9dd6.webp "cPanel: Server information area")](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2023/cpanel-server-info.png) cPanel: Server information area Here you can see which Apache version is installed.

[![Image: cPanel: Apache version](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/_processed_/3/5/csm_cpanel-apache-version_9471d48910.webp "cPanel: Apache version")](https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/fileadmin/DigitalGuide/Screenshots_2023/cpanel-apache-version.png) cPanel: Apache version ### Check Apache version with Shell

For this method you need to connect with your server as a **root user** via SSH. Enter the following command with the option ‘-v’ into the terminal:

```bash
$ /usr/local/apache/bin/httpd -v
```

You can also use the short version:

```bash
$ httpd -v
```

This will give the following result:

```bash
Server version: Apache/2.4.56 (cPanel)
Server built: Mar 7 2023 00:00:00
```

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