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title: How to Enable the GD Extension of PHP Using CloudLinux Selector in DirectAdmin
description: "You can use CloudLinux Selector to enable GD extension in PHP via DirectAdmin. **1**. Log in to your DirectAdmin account. **2**. In the **Extra Features** section, click on **Select PHP version** or type **Select PHP** in the navigation filter box.…"
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updated: "2025-01-08"
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# How to Enable the GD Extension of PHP Using CloudLinux Selector in DirectAdmin

You can use CloudLinux Selector to enable GD extension in PHP via DirectAdmin.

**1**. Log in to your DirectAdmin account.

**2**. In the **Extra Features** section, click on **Select PHP version** or type **Select PHP** in the navigation filter box. The option will appear. Click on it.

![](/img/da-cl-php-selector-icon.gif)

**3**. Click on the **Extensions** menu.

![](/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**. Checkmark the **GD**. Once enabled, it will display a success message.

![](/img/cl-enable-gd-extension.gif)

The message will read that the module **GD** is saved.