{"id":277,"date":"2023-10-06T08:39:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T08:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=277"},"modified":"2023-10-10T12:55:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T12:55:18","slug":"How-to-Increase-Max-Upload-Size-in-cPanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/277\/How-to-Increase-Max-Upload-Size-in-cPanel.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Increase Max Upload Size in cPanel?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When managing file uploads in PHP, one of the biggest drawbacks that every website owner experience is the pre-determined limitation for a file size. Generally, this established restriction is to ensure that website owners utilize the server resources effectively. <\/span><\/p>\n

Although, fixed boundaries can often lead to file upload failure, partial upload, and even display the common error message called \u201cThe uploaded file exceeds the upload-max_filesize directive in php.ini\u201d or \u201cExceeded filesize limit.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

When encountering this issue head-to-head, every web owner’s initial thought is to increase the maximum upload size. It is the most straightforward and easy approach to resolving the issue. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, the question is how to increase the maximum file upload size of PHP.<\/span> Unfamiliar website owners may feel confused and troubled by the process. But don\u2019t worry; we are here with this knowledge-base article to help you increase the max upload size in php. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Also Read: <\/strong>How to Create a PHPinfo File and View PHP Information?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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What is \u201cupload_max_filesize\u201d in PHP?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The technical term \u201cupload_max_filesize\u201d refers to a pre-defined size for uploading files in PHP. Generally, this error message is displayed on graphically heavy websites or when a website owner is trying to upload heavy visuals such as images, videos, infographics, or any other multimedia into their website. <\/span><\/p>\n

One of the sure-shot ways to troubleshoot this problem is by increasing the maximum file size, which we will explain to you in the next section. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Also Read: <\/strong>What is 406 Not Acceptable and How to Fix It?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Steps to Increase Max Upload Size in cPanel?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Step-1: Login to cPanel<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"cPanel\"<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Step-2:<\/strong> Soon, you will be redirected to the main interface of the cPanel, wherein you have to scroll below to find the \u2018Software\u2019 section. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Select<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Step-3:<\/strong> Upon finding the \u2018Software\u2019 section, click on \u2018MultiPHP INI Editor.\u2019<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"select<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Step-4:<\/strong> Doing so will take you to the next page. The header of the page will include two elements: <\/span>\u2018Basic Mode and Editor Mode.\u2019 <\/strong>You have to click on Basic Mode.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Select<\/span><\/p>\n

Step-5:<\/strong> Select a domain for which you want to increase the upload size in <\/span>\u2018Select a Location.\u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Configure<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Step-6: <\/strong>After selecting the domain, you will notice a few sections which allow you to <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n