Hey everyone! I’m trying to boost the max execution time on my WordPress site. I know I need to tweak the php.ini file, but I’m having trouble finding it. Does anyone know where this file is usually located or how I can track it down? I’ve looked in the usual spots, but no luck so far. Maybe there’s a trick to finding it in WordPress? Or is there another way to change the max execution time without messing with php.ini directly? Any help would be awesome. I’m not super tech-savvy, so simple explanations are appreciated. Thanks in advance for any tips or advice!
hey mate, have u tried checking ur wp-config.php file? sometimes u can add a line like set_time_limit(300); there to boost execution time. it’s usually in ur wordpress root folder. if that don’t work, maybe ask ur hosting provider? they might have restrictions on changing these settings. good luck!
Finding the php.ini file can be tricky, but there’s a simple way to locate it. Create a file called info.php in your WordPress root directory with this code: <?php phpinfo(); ?>. Then access it through your browser. Look for ‘Loaded Configuration File’ - that’s where your php.ini is.
If you can’t edit php.ini directly, try adding ‘php_value max_execution_time 300’ to your .htaccess file. This sets it to 5 minutes. Alternatively, you could add ‘set_time_limit(300);’ to wp-config.php.
Remember, some hosts restrict these changes. If nothing works, you might need to contact your hosting provider for help. They can often make these adjustments from their end.
I’ve been through this exact situation before, and it can be frustrating. Here’s what worked for me:
First, I created a simple PHP file in my WordPress root directory with just <?php phpinfo(); ?> and accessed it through my browser. This showed me exactly where my php.ini file was located.
If you can’t find or edit the php.ini directly (which was my case), don’t worry. I ended up adding ‘php_value max_execution_time 300’ to my .htaccess file. It’s a quick fix that doesn’t require messing with core files.
Another trick I learned: if .htaccess changes don’t stick, try adding ‘set_time_limit(300);’ to your wp-config.php file. It’s worked wonders for me on several sites.
Remember, some hosts are picky about these changes. If nothing works, you might need to reach out to your hosting support. They can often make these adjustments on their end without much hassle.