Hey everyone,
I'm facing an issue with my Apache server and PHP configuration, specifically related to uploading files larger than 64MB. When I try to upload a file of that size or larger, I noticed that the POST variables are not being passed to my PHP script. However, smaller file uploads work perfectly fine.
I have already made changes to the following PHP configuration settings:
1. `upload_max_filesize`: I set this to a value greater than 64MB, like `128M`.
2. `post_max_size`: I ensured that this value is set higher than `upload_max_filesize`, like `256M`.
I have also restarted my Apache server after making these changes. Despite that, I am still encountering this issue with larger file uploads.
I'm not sure if there are any other Apache or PHP configurations that I need to tweak to make this work. Can anyone guide me on what could be causing this problem and how I can allow for larger file uploads while still retaining the POST variables in my PHP scripts?
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
Hey folks,
I faced a similar issue with lost POST variables during larger file uploads, and I wanted to share my experience in resolving it. In my case, the problem turned out to be related to the `max_execution_time` setting in PHP.
When uploading larger files, the processing time can sometimes exceed the default `max_execution_time` value, causing the script to terminate before completing the POST variable handling. To address this, increasing the `max_execution_time` value might do the trick.
To make the necessary adjustment, locate your `php.ini` file and search for the `max_execution_time` directive. By default, it's usually set to 30 seconds. Try increasing it to a higher value, like 60 seconds or more, to accommodate the longer processing time required for larger uploads. Don't forget to save the changes and restart Apache for them to take effect.
By extending the `max_execution_time`, PHP will allow sufficient time for the upload and post-processing tasks, ensuring that the POST variables are handled properly for larger file uploads.
Give this solution a shot, and I hope it resolves the issue for you too! If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to ask.