html files does not display php code – cPanel

If PHP script is not working in your HTML file then don’t worry, Here is a simple solution which can fix your problem without using php.ini files and sometimes php.ini does not change anything.

Paste this code in your .htaccess of your root folder like /home/username/public_html/.htaccess

AddHandler application/x-httpd-ea-php56 .htm .html .shtm

Change PHP version according to your needs, If you are using PHP v7 then change php56 to php70

Code for PHP version 7:
AddHandler application/x-httpd-ea-php70 .htm .html .shtm

Code for PHP 5.4

html files does not display php code – cPanel