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title: How do I adjust PHP settings with a custom php.ini in DirectAdmin?
description: "Some applications need PHP settings changed, such as more memory, a longer execution time, or a larger upload limit. In DirectAdmin you can adjust these using PHP settings or a custom php.ini file. This guide explains the options. ## Common…"
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updated: "2026-07-22"
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# How do I adjust PHP settings with a custom php.ini in DirectAdmin?

Some applications need PHP settings changed, such as more memory, a longer execution time, or a larger upload limit. In DirectAdmin you can adjust these using PHP settings or a custom php.ini file. This guide explains the options.

## Common settings you might change

- **memory_limit:** how much memory a script can use.
- **upload_max_filesize** and **post_max_size:** the largest file you can upload.
- **max_execution_time:** how long a script may run.
- **max_input_vars:** useful for large forms or complex themes.

## Option 1: PHP settings in DirectAdmin

1. Log in to DirectAdmin.
2. Open the **Select PHP Version** or PHP settings area.
3. Adjust the available options, such as memory limit and upload size.
4. Save.

## Option 2: A custom php.ini

If a setting is not exposed in the panel, you can create a *php.ini* file in your site's folder with the values you need, for example a higher memory_limit. Your PHP version's handler reads these custom values.

## Checking your changes

Create a PHP info page or use your application's system report to confirm the new values are active. If a change does not take effect, clear any caching and reload.

## Troubleshooting

- **Change not applied:** confirm you edited the settings for the correct PHP version.
- **Site errors after a change:** revert the value; the setting may be too high or unsupported.

## Need help?

If you are unsure which PHP value an application needs, our support team can advise over live chat.