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Normally *nix operating systems (Linux, MacOS, Unix) come with a default installation of PHP and often also a web server (like Apache).

To verify that PHP is available, open a Terminal / Command Line and type:

bash
which php

and then type Enter. Something similar to the following should appear in the terminal

bash
/usr/bin/php

This is the full path pf the PHP executable.

To check the version of the installed PHP, type in the Terminal:

bash
php -v

You will get an output similar to the following:

bash
PHP 7.3.11 (cli) (built: Jul  5 2020 03:23:39) ( NTS )
Copyright (c) 1997-2018 The PHP Group
Zend Engine v3.3.11, Copyright (c) 1998-2018 Zend Technologies

As in Windows, integrated solutions are also available, such as: