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@@ -16,6 +16,44 @@ NookTheme is a free and open source [Pterodactyl theme](https://pterodactyl.io)
This will update your panel to the latest version of NookTheme panel is based.
You can see the version in the current branch name.
+
+
+Upgrade PHP
+
+Before proceeding with the installation steps, ensure that your PHP version is upgraded to 8.2 or newer. Follow the instructions below to upgrade PHP:
+
+1. Update your package list:
+```bash
+sudo apt update
+```
+
+2. Install the required dependencies:
+```bash
+sudo apt install -y software-properties-common
+```
+
+3. Add the PHP repository:
+```bash
+sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ondrej/php
+```
+
+4. Update your package list again:
+```bash
+sudo apt update
+```
+
+5. Install PHP 8.2:
+```bash
+sudo apt install -y php8.2
+```
+
+6. Verify the PHP version:
+```bash
+php -v
+```
+
+
+
### Enter Maintenance Mode
Whenever you are performing an update you should be sure to place your Panel into maintenance mode. This will prevent