Overview
For Shared Hosting, the .user.ini file is the default configuration file for running applications that require PHP. It is used to control variables such as upload sizes, file timeouts, and resource limits. This file is located on your server in the /public_html folder. The following article will provide instruction on how you can locate and edit this file. Before making any changes, it's a good idea to copy the original settings, both for reference and to easily restore the original if necessary.
STATEMENT OF SUPPORT:
This article is provided as a courtesy. Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting third-party applications is unsupported by (mt) Media Temple. Please take a moment to review the Statement of Support. Before making any changes, it's a good idea to copy the original settings, both for reference and to easily restore the original if necessary.
Before Starting
This guide will be using cPanel's File Manager to edit the .user.ini file. In order to complete this guide, you will want to update your File Manager settings to Show Hidden Files on your Shared Hosting server.
- Log into your Media Temple account.
- Click the blue ADMIN button associated to your Shared Hosting server.
- While in the dashboard, click File Manager.
- You should be automatically warped to the public_html folder.
- If you have not yet created a .user.ini file, you can do so at this time by clicking
. - Select the .user.ini file. Then click the Edit icon.
- Add your desired php changes, then click Save Changes.
READ ME FIRST
This article is provided as a courtesy. Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting third-party applications is unsupported by (mt) Media Temple. Please take a moment to review the Statement of Support. Before making any changes, it's a good idea to copy the original settings, both for reference and to easily restore the original if necessary.
.user.ini
On the WordPress Hosting service, php directives would need to be adjusted within the .user.ini file. Note, this is different from the typical php.ini file seen in most of (mt) Media Temple servers. If this is the first time you are trying to modify these limits, you will need to create a file named ".user.ini" within the document rootdocument root or ".../html" directory using the File Manager, FTP or SSH.
PHP directives
Once the .user.ini file is created within ".../html" you may input your desired php directives. We recommend checking out our additional articles on php limits before saving any changes:
Overview
The php.ini file is the default configuration file for running applications that require PHP. It is used to control variables such as upload sizes, file timeouts, and resource limits.
The most common parameters changed in the php.ini file are:
safe_mode
register_globals
upload_max_filesize
post_max_size
max_execution_timeAdditional directives can be found here.
If you're experiencing difficulty with your web application, you can edit the sample "php.ini.sample"php.ini or create a new text file. For example, you're unable to install a WordPress theme or plugin through your WP Dashboard.
Before making any changes, it's a good idea to copy the original settings, both for reference and to easily restore the original if necessary.
READ ME FIRST
This article is provided as a courtesy. Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting third-party applications is unsupported by (mt) Media Temple. Please take a moment to review the Statement of Support.
Via AccountCenter
As a Grid user, your easiest option would be to use the File Manager to make the changes. Here's how:
- Log into the AccountCenter
- Click the Admin button to the right of your primary domain
- Select File Manager
- Click on the /etc folder
Inside the /etc folder, you'll see the php.ini.sample file. When you click on the Edit button, you'll see the below window. Just rename the filename to php.ini and add whatever parameters you need.
After you make your edits, click SAVE CHANGES. Your changes will be saved and should take effect right away.
Via SSH
An alternate way to edit your php.ini file would be to connect via SSH as the Server Administrator.
Change directory to the etc folder using this command:
cd ~/../../etcUse the following command to start editing:
vi php.iniVia FTP
You can download the file locally and edit. This requires familiarity with Using FTP and SFTP and a plain text editor.
FAQs
Do I need to restart my service for the changes to take effect?
No, in fact there is no way or need for customers to restart services on the Grid. Any changes you make within your php.ini will be effective within a few moments.
Is there any way to use a different php.ini in each domain/folder on the Grid?
Not with a php.ini. The php.ini is designed to set global settings for your account. You can make changes on a per domain basis via a .htaccess file. More info on this can be found at http://www.askapache.com/htaccess/php-htaccess-tips-and-tricks.html.
Overview
The php.ini file is the default configuration file for running applications that require PHP. It is used to control variables such as upload sizes, file timeouts, and resource limits.
The most common parameters changed in the php.ini file are:
safe_mode
register_globals
upload_max_filesize
post_max_size
max_execution_timeAdditional directives can be found here.
If you're experiencing difficulty with your web application, you can edit the sample "php.ini.sample"php.ini or create a new text file. For example, you're unable to install a WordPress theme or plugin through your WP Dashboard.
Before making any changes, it's a good idea to copy the original settings, both for reference and to easily restore the original if necessary.
READ ME FIRST
This article is provided as a courtesy. Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting third-party applications is unsupported by (mt) Media Temple. Please take a moment to review the Statement of Support.
Requirements
Before you start, you'll need:
- Root access enabled.
- To know how to connect to your DV via SSH.
DV with Plesk Instructions
Global php.ini
Use the following command at the command prompt to start editing the global php.ini file:
vi /etc/php.iniWhen you are finished editing your php.ini, you will need to restart your Apache server. Run the following command:
/etc/init.d/httpd restartDomain-specific php.ini
Plesk 11.0 and later features a domain-specific php.ini file. This domain-level version of php.ini overrides the global php.ini settings. There are two main ways to edit this file.
via Plesk
You can edit the domain-level php.ini file through the Plesk Control Panel.
1. Select the Domains tab.
2. Expand the advanced options by clicking the SHOW MORE tab, as shown below:
3. Select PHP Settings from the menu.
4. Most common PHP directives are in this page and ready for you to modify. You can select common options from the drop-down menus, or create your own by using the "Custom Variable" option. For directives that are not listed, raw text can be input in the box at the bottom of this screen.
5. Click "OK" at the bottom to save.
If you choose to use the Plesk "PHP Settings" menu to edit php.ini, it will overwrite any manual changes you have made to /var/www/vhosts/DOMAIN/etc/php.ini via SSH or FTP.
via SSH
You'll first need to log in via SSH.
Use the following command to start editing the domain-level php.ini:
vim /var/www/vhosts/DOMAIN/etc/php.iniBe sure to replace DOMAIN with the domain name you want to edit.
DV with cPanel (WHM) Instructions
Via WHM
WHM allows you to configure your php.ini file using the PHP Configuration Editor. To access this tool and edit your php.ini file using WHM, follow the steps below.
Note:
For help using WHM, please see cPanel's documentation.
1. Start by logging into WHM as the root user. From the Home page, select the Service Configuration button.
2. Then, click on PHP Configuration Editor.
3. Once you click on PHP Configuration Editor, you will be presented with a number of different parameters that you may edit the configurations for. If you don't see the parameter that you wish to edit in Basic Mode, you may click on Advanced Mode for a longer list of editable parameters. If you need more flexibility, you can also edit your php.ini using SSH.
4. Once you have made your changes, click "Save" at the bottom.
Via SSH
Use the following command at the command prompt to start editing the global php.ini file:
vi /usr/local/lib/php.iniWhen you are finished editing your php.ini, you will need to restart your Apache server. Run the following command:
/etc/init.d/httpd restartIf you need to apply settings to a single site without making a global change that will affect all sites on your server, you may create a php.ini file in that site's document root (normally public_html). This will apply the settings in that file to that site only.
