{"id":980,"date":"2021-03-26T15:28:55","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T15:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/?p=980"},"modified":"2026-05-08T12:11:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T12:11:58","slug":"how-to-increase-the-upload_max_filesize-limit-in-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/knowledge-base\/2021\/03\/26\/how-to-increase-the-upload_max_filesize-limit-in-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to increase the upload_max_filesize limit in cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When uploading large files to your website, you may encounter PHP upload size restrictions. This limitation is controlled by the upload_max_filesize<\/code> directive in PHP configuration settings. By increasing this value in cPanel, you can allow larger file uploads for applications such as WordPress, Joomla, or custom PHP websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Follow the steps below to increase the upload_max_filesize<\/code> limit using the MultiPHP INI Editor in cPanel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Log in to cPanel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Log in to your cPanel account and navigate to the SOFTWARE<\/strong> section. Click on MultiPHP INI Editor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Select Your Domain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Under Configure PHP INI Basic Settings<\/strong>, choose the main domain or subdomain for which you want to modify the PHP settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can use either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Basic Mode<\/strong> \u2013 Simple interface for common PHP settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Editor Mode<\/strong> \u2013 Advanced mode for manual configuration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
to ensure large file uploads work properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Important Note<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The MultiPHP INI Editor<\/strong> may update the following files automatically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.htaccess<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
.user.ini<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
php.ini<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You can also modify these files manually using the Terminal<\/strong> or File Manager<\/strong> in cPanel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Increasing the upload_max_filesize<\/code> limit in cPanel is a simple process that helps prevent upload errors when handling larger files. By adjusting the appropriate PHP settings through the MultiPHP INI Editor, you can ensure smoother file uploads and better website functionality. Always remember to save your changes and verify the new upload limit after updating the settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Introduction When uploading large files to your website, you may encounter PHP upload size restrictions. This limitation is controlled by the upload_max_filesize directive in PHP configuration settings. By increasing this value in cPanel, you can allow larger file uploads for applications such as WordPress, Joomla, or custom PHP websites. Follow the steps below to increase ..<\/p>\n
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