upload_max_filesize solutions

**chopficaro** · 11-06-2010, 04:30 AM

im trying to make an art gallery site for my sister with free hosting, i need upload_max_filesize to be at least 3m
ive tried many free hosting services and they are all 1.5m
ive tried what these guys say
http://www.openg.info/entry/php-cpan...access-php-ini

which is put this in htdocs:

.htaccess

Code:

#Enables mod_rewrite, otherwise all Rewrite directives below will not work
RewriteEngine on
#Activates php.ini config located in main folder to work also recursively for all subfolders, obviously replace your_cpanel_user with your full path, you find it in cPanel home page on the left it's called 'Home Directory'
suPHP_ConfigPath /home/vol2/20x.cc/20x_6657899/public_html

php.ini

Code:

upload_max_filesize = 3M
post_max_size 8M
memory_limit 128M
max_input_time -1

which just gives me a 404

and ive tried running this, and it gives me the same old 1.5m every time
index.php

Code:

<?php
phpinfo();
ini_set("upload_max_filesize", "3M"); // Think that's right...
phpinfo();
?>

**traq** · 11-06-2010, 05:40 AM

If the host has configured their servers to limit the filesize for uploads, there is nothing you can do about it (at least, not legitimately).

You need to find a different host that allows larger uploads. You may have to pay for one.

**james438** · 11-06-2010, 05:45 AM

I'm no expert, but I increased my upload limits by altering the php.ini settings.

Code:

upload_max_filesize=500M
post_max_size=501M

this sets the maximum file size to half a GB. my ini file is named php5.ini. Not php.ini. not sure why though.

what version of php are you using, what does the script look like that you are uploading, and what does the 404 message read? For example if you are using POST commands in your script you will need to increase the post_max_size to 3M.

max_input_time needs to be enabled if you are using a version of php prior to 5.2.1.

I have an increased upload size and I use GoDaddy hosting.

You can read more about php.ini settings here:
http://www.php.net/manual/en/ini.core.php
and
http://www.php.net/manual/en/ini.list.php

I like the second one as it lists the default values. The first one is more of an explanation of what the different settings do.

**chopficaro** · 11-06-2010, 06:33 AM

i dont think the folder public_html exists actually

**james438** · 11-06-2010, 06:51 AM

"public_html" is an example. If you create the folder with that name then it will exist. I am not familiar with the directive: user_dir, but I rather doubt it is relevant to what you are trying to do.

The example you are referencing is from http://www.php.net/manual/en/ini.core.php.

Many of the settings listed are probably not listed in your php.ini file. When these settings are not listed then the default values are used.

Are you using free hosting? Free hosting usually has a number of limits to what you can do with it. Generally you pay for what you get. ...generally.

**bluewalrus** · 11-06-2010, 03:59 PM

You can't and shouldn't overwrite a setting that is not allowed. If as you say "they are all 1.5m" then that is what you must work with. If you do find a hack to get the setting up you will more than likely lose your whole account for violating the TOS when it is found by the host.

**chopficaro** · 11-06-2010, 06:18 PM

thats fine i have backups of everything, if they do that ill just try to find another hosting service
it wont even be noticeable my sister has like 100 pieces of art she wants to show, and it will grow gradually, ill use jpegs to save space
thanks i have something to work with now, i just have to figure out the directory thing

**traq** · 11-06-2010, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by chopficaro

thats fine i have backups of everything, if they do that ill just try to find another hosting service
it wont even be noticeable my sister has like 100 pieces of art she wants to show, and it will grow gradually, ill use jpegs to save space
thanks i have something to work with now, i just have to figure out the directory thing

No, it's not "fine."

You're completely missing bluewalrus' point, which is, IF you do manage to find a way around your host's restrictions, you will be violating their Terms of Service. You will be stealing from them.

Check with your host. If they're not willing to let you change the limit, then you should find a new host. You should not just "try" something that you know might be breaking their rules.