Is your website showing an error when you try to upload big files? Don't worry! This guide will show you how to fix it using cPanel's tools. We'll use simple steps with pictures to help you along the way.

What's the Problem?

When you try to upload a big file (like a large video or many pictures at once), you might see this error:

How to Fix It

Step 1: Get to Your Control Panel

  1. Go to your website's cPanel (your web hosting company gave you the link)
  2. Type in your username and password
  3. Click "Login"

Step 2: Find the PHP Settings Tool

  1. Scroll down until you see "Software"
  2. Look for "MultiPHP INI Editor" (it has a gear icon)
  3. Click on it

What is php.ini?

How to Use the MultiPHP INI Editor in cPanel | InMotion Hosting

Step 3: Change the Settings

Now you'll see a page with lots of settings. Here's what to change:

What is php.ini?
These are the important settings you need to change

Change these numbers:

  1. upload_max_filesize - How big files can be
  2. post_max_size - Should be a little bigger than upload_max_filesize
  3. memory_limit - How much memory PHP can use
  4. max_execution_time - How long PHP can run
  5. max_input_time - How long uploads can take

Here's what to put for different needs:

If You Need To Upload... Set upload_max_filesize to: Set post_max_size to:
Small files (like photos) 2M 3M
Medium files (like videos) 10M 12M
Big files (like big videos) 100M 120M

???? Note: "M" means megabytes - like the storage space on your phone!

Step 4: Save Your Changes

  1. Scroll to the bottom
  2. Click the "Apply" button
  3. Wait for the green success message

Step 5: Check If It Worked

Try uploading your file again. It should work now!

If You Still Have Problems

Try These Quick Fixes:

  1. Clear your browser's history and cache
  2. Try using a different web browser
  3. Wait a few minutes and try again

Ask for Help If:

  • The error keeps showing up
  • You can't find the settings
  • You're not sure what numbers to use

Safety Tips

Important Things to Remember:

  1. Only allow big uploads if you really need them
  2. Don't make the limits bigger than you need
  3. Be careful about what kinds of files people can upload

Need More Help?

  • Ask your web hosting company
  • Look at their help guides
  • Have a teacher or friend check your work

Quick Summary:

✅ Log into cPanel ✅ Find MultiPHP INI Editor ✅ Change the upload size settings ✅ Save your changes ✅ Test by uploading a file

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024





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