{"id":164,"date":"2020-04-14T06:16:50","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T06:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/?p=164"},"modified":"2026-04-11T11:47:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T11:47:51","slug":"how-to-change-the-php-parameter-value-from-whm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/2020\/04\/14\/how-to-change-the-php-parameter-value-from-whm\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change the php parameter value from WHM?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Introduction:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, while working with web applications, you may encounter errors that require modifying PHP configuration values (such as memory_limit<\/code>, upload_max_filesize<\/code>, or max_execution_time<\/code>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead of manually editing the php.ini<\/code> file via SSH and restarting services, WHM (Web Host Manager) provides a simple and user-friendly way to update these values directly from the interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Basic understanding of PHP configuration parameters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The PHP version in use on your server<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Implementation:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Follow the steps below to update PHP parameters using WHM:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Login to your WHM using root credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Step 2:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
In the search bar, search for php. List of options will be displayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Select MultiPHP INI Editor<\/strong><\/code> option which is under Software<\/strong> section<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
On selecting it, a new interface will be opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 3:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
In the new interface opened, there will be a dropdown --Select a PHP Version--<\/strong><\/code> . Choose your server’s PHP version from the dropdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Step 4:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
On selecting the php version, it will list you all the php.ini parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Step 5:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Edit the value of the php ini parameter value which you want to change and click on theApply<\/code><\/strong> button at the end for the changes to get reflected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Using the MultiPHP INI Editor<\/strong> in WHM is the easiest and safest way to modify PHP configuration values without accessing server files manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n
Saves time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Eliminates risk of editing wrong files <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Applies changes instantly <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
It is highly recommended for administrators managing multiple PHP versions or shared hosting environments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Introduction: Sometimes, while working with web applications, you may encounter errors that require modifying PHP configuration values (such as memory_limit, upload_max_filesize, or max_execution_time). Instead of manually editing the php.ini file via SSH and restarting services, WHM (Web Host Manager) provides a simple and user-friendly way to update these values directly from the interface. Prerequisites: Before ..<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/image.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/php2-1024x421.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/image-1-1024x488.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/image-2.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/php3-1024x410.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n