how to insert php code into html pages

[nc_joe]

I was told it may be better for me to start a new discussion on each of the questions I asked in a prior thread titled: how to update hundreds of html bootstrap pages in Dreamweaver

Question:

How can I insert PHP code in HTML pages?

I see it is done. It does not seem to work for me.  My server does read PHP because I am able to insert PHP code in other PHP pages.

I will be using CC2017.

Thanks for your help.

PEOJ

[Jon Fritz]

On an Apache server, some will let you modify the .htaccess file: https://encodable.com/parse_html_files_as_php/

[Jon Fritz]

It is best to go directly to your hosting company or IT department to have them make changes like this, they flat out may not allow it either way.

[Nancy OShea]

It all depends on how your server is configured.  Most servers are not typically set-up to parse PHP scripts inside  HTML files because it puts extra strain on the server.  Asking the server to parse every HTML file as if it were a PHP file slows it down for everyone.  That's why many shared hosting plans won't allow it. Contact your web host.

Nancy