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PHP Management

Overview​

NodeCP offers a comprehensive PHP management system, enabling users to:

  • ✅ Configure PHP extensions for different versions.
  • ✅ Set PHP ini settings like upload size, max execution time, and memory limits.
  • ✅ Edit PHP.ini files directly through the panel.
  • ✅ Set PHP versions per domain for compatibility and flexibility.

1️⃣ Managing PHP Extensions​

PHP Extensions

Available Features:​

  • 🟢 Enable/Disable common PHP extensions:
    • cURL
    • mbstring
    • MySQLi
    • PDO
    • GD Library
    • JSON
    • XML
    • Intl
  • 🔢 Max Input Vars: Set the maximum number of input variables.
  • 📁 Upload Max File Size: Define maximum file upload size.
  • 🚀 Post Max Size: Configure the maximum size of POST data.
  • ⏱️ Max Execution Time: Set the script execution time limit.

⚙️ Tip: Make sure to only enable required extensions to optimize performance.

2️⃣ Editing PHP.ini File​

PHP.ini Editor

Direct PHP.ini Editing:​

  • 📝 Allows manual editing of the php.ini file.
  • 📂 Supports all PHP versions installed on the server.
  • 🛠️ Common configurable settings:
    • memory_limit
    • upload_max_filesize
    • post_max_size
    • max_execution_time
    • max_input_time

🧠 Pro Tip: Always take a backup of the php.ini file before making major changes.

3️⃣ Setting PHP Versions Per Domain​

PHP Version Per Domain

Supported PHP Versions:​

  • PHP 5.6
  • PHP 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4
  • PHP 8.0, 8.1, 8.2

How to Change PHP Version:​

  1. Navigate to the Domain with PHP List.
  2. Locate the domain you wish to configure.
  3. Click "Change PHP Version".
  4. Select the desired PHP version from the dropdown menu.
  5. Confirm the changes.

⚠️ Compatibility Warning: Ensure your application supports the selected PHP version.

🔥 Common Use Cases:​

TaskRecommended Setting
WordPress HostingPHP 7.4 or PHP 8.0, memory_limit = 256M
File Uploadsupload_max_filesize = 50M, post_max_size = 50M
Large Formsmax_input_vars = 5000
High Traffic Sitesmax_execution_time = 300

🔒 Security Tips:​

  • 🚫 Disable unused extensions to reduce attack vectors.
  • 🔑 Set open_basedir to limit script access to specific directories.
  • 💡 Avoid exposing PHP version by setting expose_php = Off in php.ini.

🎯 NodeCP's PHP Management ensures your server is optimized and secure, tailored to your application's needs! 🚀