How to Increase upload_max_filesize in PHP Ubuntu?

By Hardik Savani May 14, 2024 Category : Ubuntu

Hey Folks,

Now, let's see an example of ubuntu php.ini file upload_max_filesize increase. This post will give you a simple example of change upload_max_filesize in php.ini ubuntu. I explained simply step by step increase upload_max_filesize in ubuntu php. you can understand a concept of how to change upload_max_filesize in php.ini ubuntu. So, let us dive into the details.

By default, PHP has limitations for max post file upload, upload max filesize, etc. If you would like to increase the size of post_max_size, upload_max_filesize, max_input_vars, memory_limit and max_file_uploads, then I will show you few steps to make it change the value of php.ini file.

You can use this command with your ubuntu 22.10, ubuntu 22.04, ubuntu 21.10, ubuntu 21.04, ubuntu 20.04, ubuntu 18.04 and ubuntu 16.04 server.

You need to follow the below steps:

Find PHP Configuration File Location:

Here, you need to run the following command to get the currently loaded php.ini file in your ubuntu system.

php -i | grep php.ini

You will find the following output and copy the loaded php.ini file path:

Configuration File (php.ini) Path => /etc/php/8.1/cli

Loaded Configuration File => /etc/php/8.1/cli/php.ini

Update php.ini File:

Here, you need to run the following command to open the php.ini file and update it using the nano command:

sudo nano /etc/php/8.1/cli/php.ini

Next, the php.ini file will open, find the following variable, and update the value:

post_max_size = 100M

upload_max_filesize = 100M

max_file_uploads = 20

max_input_vars = 200

memory_limit = -1

Then save it.

Restart Apache Server:

Next, restart your apache server using the following command:

sudo service apache2 restart

Now, you can check it.

I will work.

I hope it can help you...

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