Why am I unable to find the json PHP extension in EasyApache 4?

Question

Why am I unable to find the json PHP extension in EasyApache 4?

Answer

The json PHP Extension is installed by default as a dependency of the ea-php##-php-common package for each PHP version. The ea-php##-php-common package also provides the ctype, tokenizer, and phar extensions.

To confirm the json extension is enabled for a specific version of PHP:

1. Log in to the server via SSH, or using the Terminal in cPanel/WHM.

2. List the modules for the PHP version you want to use:

   # ea-php## -m 

   Note: Replace ## with the PHP version. For example, PHP 8.2 would be: ea-php82