PHP safe mode, register_globals, magic_quotes runtime

[notecat]

I'd like to install some software which requires these settings for PHP:

PHP safe mode OFF
PHP register_globals ON
PHP magic_quotes_runtime OFF

What are the default settings for HG accounts? Can I change these for my account?

Thanks!

[Serra]

As long as you are on a PHP 4 machine, you will be fine. Globals are off by default in PHP 5.

[notecat]

Thanks!

I also just learned that one can put a script such as phpinfo.php in the root directory, which yields all the php settings.

PS. Here's the script:

<?php phpinfo(); ?>

Save that as a text file as, say, phpinfo.php, and then access that page from your web browser.

[Serra]

Yes, you can, but it is unwise to leave it there after you are done looking at it.

[TeeJa]

Originally Posted by Serra

Yes, you can, but it is unwise to leave it there after you are done looking at it.

Yes, but don't name it "phpinfo.php", and put it in a passworded directory. Seems like a simple solution???

[transistor]

phpinfo() on Monza reports PHP version 4.4.4.
The following is the magic_quotes status:

magic_quotes_gpc On

magic_quotes_runtime Off

I've tried each of the following in .htaccess

• php_value magic_quotes_gpc off
• php_value magic_quotes_runtime off
• php_value magic_quotes_gpc 0
• php_flag magic_quotes_gpc off

but each generates an "Internal Server Error".
Any ideas what to use on HostGator? (My problem is with a content management system. The mailform sends an email with all the escapes in it and that\'s not very professional lookin\'.

[Sam]

Put:

magic_quotes_gpc off
magic_quotes_runtime off
magic_quotes_gpc 0
magic_quotes_gpc off

in php.ini

[leeuniverse]

Ok.... But where is "php.ini" in a Shared hosting account?

I need my registered globals off. Specifically, I want them off only on one of my domains, not the entire account. Or even better, I would like to turn them off on my entire account, and only activate them if needed in a particular domain?

How can I do this? I've looked through all the threads on this subject, and have tried the various things, and I can't figure out how to work it. Especially if I can't find php.ini? I'm on php 4.

One other thing.... If I make a custom php.ini file, and since I don't know what the settings are for the original one, won't I LOSE all the default settings if I'm only changin some peramiters such as register_globals?

[Sam]

Originally Posted by leeuniverse

Ok.... But where is "php.ini" in a Shared hosting account?

You need to make it in public_html

[gtgeorge]

Originally Posted by transistor

phpinfo() on Monza reports PHP version 4.4.4.
The following is the magic_quotes status:

magic_quotes_gpc On

magic_quotes_runtime Off

I've tried each of the following in .htaccess

• php_value magic_quotes_gpc off
• php_value magic_quotes_runtime off
• php_value magic_quotes_gpc 0
• php_flag magic_quotes_gpc off

but each generates an "Internal Server Error".
Any ideas what to use on HostGator? (My problem is with a content management system. The mailform sends an email with all the escapes in it and that\'s not very professional lookin\'.

Actually that sounds more like a non proffesional content management system Which CMS is it?

[regentronique]

A little detail i have to tell.

You need also to include Zend Optimizer directives in your php.ini file because it would be disabled by default with your php.ini file.

I had this problem when installing my first account on HostGator.

If you ask tech support they will upload you a default php.ini file that you could study and use for what you need.

[transistor]

Thanks for all the responses. I'm using CMSimple (http://cmsimple.dk). I've been reading up on magic quotes and it's quite a mess.

I received a prompt response from the author on his forum - http://www.cmsimple.dk/forum/viewtop...701&highlight= - and the problem is fixed in the app rather than goofing around on the server.

[lsimpson]

Where can I download a copy of HG's php.ini to modify a setting and upload to a directory. I'm on Shared Server.

[gtgeorge]

Originally Posted by lsimpson

Where can I download a copy of HG's php.ini to modify a setting and upload to a directory. I'm on Shared Server.

Doesn't the shared CP have a Gator tool that helps with this request?

[lsimpson]

I wouldn't have a clue I'm brand new here. Nothing I could see in CP but like I said.

[gtgeorge]

Originally Posted by lsimpson

I wouldn't have a clue I'm brand new here. Nothing I could see in CP but like I said.

Perhaps this will help:
http://forums.hostgator.com/showpost...8&postcount=45
I have used this method.

[lsimpson]

Thanks George

[gtgeorge]

Originally Posted by lsimpson

Thanks George

Your welcome, but I really thought HG had a tool in the HG tools that allowed you to create a php.ini over ride file and symlink it. Not being a shared customer limits me to not knowing any more

[lsimpson]

They have a symlink tool there but it doesn't create a php.ini. Infact the tool errors and says it can't find php.ini in root folder.