How to Configure Custom PHP Settings for Your App

Many PHP applications require specific PHP settings to run correctly - things like increased memory limits, larger file upload sizes, or extended execution times. On your dotCanada account, you can customize these settings without touching the global server configuration.

Method 1: cPanel MultiPHP INI Editor

1. Log in to cPanel and go to Software > MultiPHP INI Editor.
2. Select the domain you want to configure.
3. Adjust values using the editor interface, or switch to Editor Mode to paste raw PHP ini directives.
4. Click Apply to save.

Method 2: Using a .htaccess File

For Apache/LiteSpeed servers, you can set PHP values in a .htaccess file placed in your application's directory:

Method 3: Using a php.ini File

You can also create a php.ini file in your application's root directory:

Commonly Adjusted Settings

• memory_limit - How much memory PHP can use per request
• upload_max_filesize - Maximum file upload size
• post_max_size - Maximum size of POST data
• max_execution_time - How long a PHP script can run
• display_errors - Whether to show errors in the browser (disable in production)

If a setting isn't being applied as expected, contact our support team and we'll help you troubleshoot.