How to setup open_basedir in PHP for Joomla

Question

I am trying to setup open_basedir on the php.ini file on the server however I'm not really sure how.

Do I create a directory somewhere on the server?

Answer 1

You can check the current status in Joomla! Administrator, under Site - System Information - PHP Information (example from 2.5)

Find your php.ini file (search for php.ini in the PHP Information page, it should be under Loaded Configuration File), make a backup and then add the following line (adapted to your current needs; don't forget to remove the comment sign ; before open_basedir):

open_basedir = /home/users/you/public_html

Restart your web server (probably Apache).

Now in Joomla! you should see the a value for open_basedir.

Make sure you test your Joomla! installation by trying some basic tasks, including updating an extension or installing a new one.

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More documentation can be found here:

Joomla! Documentation - Consider Using PHP open_basedir

php.net Documentation - open_basedir