Modify PHP Settings
PHP is a powerful server-side, highly customizable scripting language. Configuration changes are done by editing the server-wide configuration file, called php.ini. This guide will show you how to change the server-wide configuration of PHP on Linux and Windows based managed servers.
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In order to modify PHP settings, please log in as root user (Linux) or Administrator user (Windows). |
Modify PHP Configuration on Linux
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Log in to your server via SSH as the root user |
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Locate the php.ini file, which is usually found in:
/etc/php.ini
The location, however, may vary. To find it, you may run:
#locate php.ini |
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Once you know the location of the php.ini file, you need to change the current working directory to it. Then you can edit the file using any editor. i.e:
#vim php.ini
Save your changes.
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Restart the Apache webserver:
#/etc/init.d/httpd restart ( on RHEL ) #/etc/init.d/apache2 restart ( on Debian ) |
Modify PHP Configuration on Windows
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Login to your server via RDP with an Administrator account |
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Locate the php.ini file. If needed, search for the file using the Windows Search utility. |
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Open the folder in Windows Explorer and edit the php.ini file using any text editor. Save your changes. |
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Restart the IIS webserver. The fastest way for you to do so is via Command Prompt by typing:
iisreset /restart |
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We suggest reviewing the official documentation describing the roles of the directives found in the global php.ini file before editing the file. Please visit the official PHP website:
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