PHP / Apache: Set Max File Upload and Post Size

Last updated on June 7th, 2022 | 9 replies

The default PHP max file upload and post value is actually quite small (around 2 MB) for security reasons. In this guide we will increase the max value using php.ini.

1. Locate php.ini

Firstly, you need to locate your php.ini file. In this example, our php.ini is located in /etc/php/8.1/apache2/php.ini, however, this may be different for you depending on your PHP version. If you are unsure, please read:

Where is my PHP php.ini Configuration File Located?

2. Edit php.ini

Open your php.ini file with nano.

sudo nano /etc/php/8.1/apache2/php.ini

upload_max_filesize

In nano, press CTRL + W and search for upload_max_filesize and change the value to 64M (for 64 megabytes) or whatever value you require.

/etc/php/8.1/apache2/php.ini

upload_max_filesize = 64M

post_max_size

Press CTRL + W again and search for post_max_size and change the value to 64M (for 64 megabytes) or whatever value you require.

/etc/php/8.1/apache2/php.ini

post_max_size = 64M

Save and exit (press CTRL + X, press Y and then press ENTER)

3. Restart Apache/PHP

Restart Apache to apply changes.

sudo systemctl restart apache2

If you are using PHP-FPM, you may need to restart PHP-FPM service separately.

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