putty and webmain ( E: Unable to locate package php7-zip)

Hi there,

I believe that the package name should include the exact PHP version that you want to install this for.

For example, if you have PHP 7.4, the package name would be php7.4-zip.

Regards, Bobby

The error E: Unable to locate package php7-zip usually means that the package name you’re trying to install doesn’t exist or isn’t recognized by your package manager. Here are some ways to resolve the issue:

1. Update Package List

First, update your package list to ensure you have the latest information:

sudo apt update

This makes sure that your package manager is aware of the available packages.

2. Correct Package Name

The correct package name for the PHP zip extension will vary depending on your PHP version. The package is typically named php-zip or php<version>-zip. For example:

• For PHP 7.4:

sudo apt install php7.4-zip

The generic way to install the zip extension is:

sudo apt install php-zip

This command will automatically install the zip extension for the default PHP version installed on your system.