How to create a custom php.ini file

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There are some variables in the php.ini file that can be overwritten, a common request is how to change the PHP file upload limit.

You can do this by creating a custom php.ini file in the directory you want to use (where your script resides).

Here is an example;

On your computer open a new document in Notepad, inside enter the command;

upload_max_filesize = 5M
post_max_size = 5M

(this example shows the limit being set to 5MB, you can change this to your required max file/post size.

Then save the file and name it php.ini and upload it to the directory where your scripts reside.

For PHP5, use php5.ini instead of php.ini.

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February 12, 2009 at 11:19 am

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Jay says:

April 13, 2009 at 6:18 pm

Finally. I’ve been looking for clear and easy to understand instructions all day. Thank you so much.
admin says:

April 13, 2009 at 8:35 pm

You are more than welcome!
David says:

July 31, 2010 at 12:32 pm

When installing a new joomla module I have received the ‘Fatal error: Allowed memory size of 8388608 bytes exhausted’?

I have followed your instructions and created the php.ini file and uploaded it to the main directory – regrettably the installation failed again.

I have also tried the directory …./libraries/joomla/filesystem/archive/zip.php on line 284 regrettably failing again.

Am I using the correct script directory?
Doug says:

August 6, 2010 at 8:24 pm

Hi David

If you are a customer of ours, can you raise a support ticket and our support team will resolve the issue for you.

Thanks

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