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Can I change my website's PHP configuration?

Modify PHP settings via the control panel or by editing the .user.ini file.

1 min read Updated 11 Apr 2026 Guide 1 of 6
On this page 3 sections
  1. Control Panel Method
  2. Advanced File System Approach
  3. Verification Process

Yes, PHP configuration changes are available through two methods:

Control Panel Method

The PHP Configuration icon inside the control panel allows you to view and modify a list of the more common configuration options. Users can enter preferred values or select radio options, then save changes.

Advanced File System Approach

For settings not listed in the control panel, users can edit the ~/public_html/.user.ini file directly via File Manager. This file is parsed alongside standard PHP configuration, enabling modification of most PHP settings.

Important Note: Configuration changes may take approximately 5 minutes to appear on websites due to PHP caching, particularly on WordPress platforms using PHP-FPM.

Verification Process

Create a file (such as "info.php") containing phpinfo() code, then visit it through your domain to view current PHP settings. Delete the test script afterward.

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