{"id":796,"date":"2024-05-17T10:12:43","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T10:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=796"},"modified":"2024-05-17T10:13:01","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T10:13:01","slug":"how-to-increase-the-php-memory-limit-in-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/345\/How-to-Increase-the-PHP-Memory-Limit-in-cPanel.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Increase the PHP Memory Limit in cPanel?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The PHP memory limit is a configuration setting determining the maximum amount of memory a PHP script can consume. This limit prevents individual scripts from using excessive server resources, which can lead to slow performance for other users or even cause the server to crash.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is why managing the PHP memory limit is one of the most important aspects of website administration, particularly when dealing with resource-intensive applications or in environments where multiple applications or plugins are in use, such as WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we will provide a detailed walkthrough on increasing the PHP memory limit in cPanel and cover each step comprehensively to ensure you can confidently adjust this setting according to your website’s needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Also Read: <\/strong>How To Decrease Inode Usage In cPanel?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Steps to Increase the PHP Memory Limit in cPanel<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u2794 Log in to cPanel.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

\u2794 Once logged into cPanel, you need to scroll down or use the search feature to find the \u2018Software\u2019<\/strong> section.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

\u2794 Within the <\/span>\u2018Software\u2019 <\/strong>section, you have to look for the <\/span>\u2018MultiPHP INI Editor.\u2019<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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

\u2794 In MultiPHP Ini Editor, there are two modes: Basic mode and Editor Mode. From those options, you have to click on <\/span>\u2018Basic mode.\u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

\u2794 In the <\/span>\u2018Configure PHP INI basic settings\u2019<\/strong> section, select the location of the domain\u2019s root document to open the PHP configuration.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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

\u2794 Once you choose the directory, you will be presented with a list of directives.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

\u2794 You have to locate the <\/span>\u2018memory_limit\u2019<\/strong> directive.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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

\u2794 It might be set to a default value like <\/span>\u2018128M\u2019<\/strong> (128 megabytes). Depending on your needs, you have to change this value to a higher limit, such as <\/span>\u2018256M\u2019<\/strong> or <\/span>\u2018512M.\u2019<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/strong> You should be cautious about setting the memory limit too high, as this could affect the overall server performance, especially in shared hosting environments.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2794 After you have entered the new value, click the <\/span>\u2018Apply\u2019<\/strong> button at the bottom of the page to make your changes effective.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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Also Read: <\/strong>How to Access the cPanel Database Remotely?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Verify the Changes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s time to verify whether the changes have been applied or not. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2794 To ensure that, you need to create a simple PHP file called info.php with the following content:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
     <?php phpinfo(); ?><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u2794 Upload this file to your website and access it via a browser (e.g., http:\/\/yourdomainname.com\/info.php).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2794 You need to look for the <\/span>\u2018memory_limit\u2019<\/strong> entry on the page to confirm that the new setting is active.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Also Read: <\/strong>How to Change PHP Version in cPanel?<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

As you have checked, adjusting the PHP memory limit via cPanel is straightforward and can resolve many performance-related issues in PHP applications. However, you must always monitor your website’s performance following changes to ensure optimal operation. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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