Setting the allow_url_fopen PHP directive
This article discusses configuring the allow_url_fopen PHP directive on a managed VPS or Flex Dedicated Server.
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Configuring the allow_url_fopen directive
You should be aware of the security implications of enabling and disabling the allow_url_fopen directive. PHP scripts that can access remote files are potentially vulnerable to arbitrary code injection.
When the allow_url_fopen directive is enabled, you can write scripts that open remote files as if they are local files. Some applications may require that the allow_url_fopen directive is enabled on your system.
However, PHP does not allow you to set the allow_url_fopen directive in an .htaccess file. Instead, to enable this functionality, please open a support ticket on the A2 Hosting Customer Portal at https://my.a2hosting.com.
More Information
- To view a complete list of PHP directives, please visit http://www.php.net/manual/en/ini.list.php.
- For more information about the allow_url_fopen directive, please visit http://www.php.net/manual/en/filesystem.configuration.php#ini.allow-url-fopen.
Article Details
- Level: Intermediate
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