How to change PHP directives?

Our control panel has a powerful built-in tool for managing hosting environments, which provides the ability to easily set up and configure various web services, including PHP. In this article, we will look at how to change PHP directives to improve the performance and security of your website.

Why change PHP directives?

PHP directives control various aspects of the execution of PHP scripts. By changing these directives, we can: Optimize the performance of the web application. Improve server security. Control the behavior of PHP scripts in different environments.

Steps to change PHP directives

1. Access the control panel

First, you need to log in to the administrative panel of your hosting. This is done after logging in with your administrative username and password.

2. Navigate to PHP settings

Once you are logged in, you need to find the section for managing PHP settings. The option is located in the navigation menu Advanced -> Developer tools.

3. Modifying PHP directives

In the submenu you will find the block titled "php.ini editor" and you will see a list of available directives. They can be modified directly from the control panel interface. Here are some commonly used directives and their meaning:

• memory_limit: Specifies the maximum amount of memory that a PHP script can use.
  Example: memory_limit = 128M.

• max_execution_time: Specifies the maximum time in seconds that a PHP script can run before being terminated. Example: max_execution_time = 30.

• upload_max_filesize: Specifies the maximum size of files that can be uploaded via PHP.
  Example: upload_max_filesize = 64M.

• post_max_size: Specifies the maximum size of data that can be sent via a POST request.
  Example: post_max_size = 64M.

4. Save and Apply Changes

After each change made, press the save button. After saving the changes, the new directives will be applied immediately or after restarting the relevant services.

Conclusion

Changing PHP directives is an easy and intuitive task that can significantly improve the performance and security of your website. By following the steps above, you can configure PHP according to the specific needs of your application and server environment. Be sure to regularly review and update these settings to take full advantage of PHP's capabilities.