How to turn magic_quotes_gpc off

Many Open Source Software programs like Drupal, Prestashop, Joomla, Etc., require magic_quotes_gpc to be turned off. The snapshot to the right shows the magic quotes On in the phpinfo.php page. This article will show you how to turn maging_quotes_gpc off on your server.

Turning magic_quotes_gpc off

1. Login into your cPanel.
2. Go to the File Manager, select your public_html directory and click Go.
3. Open your php.ini with the code editor.

   Find the magic_quotes_gpc line like the code below and change it from On to Off. (See image to the right)

   ;Magic quotes ;  ; Magic quotes for incoming GET/POST/Cookie data. magic_quotes_gpc = On

   Your php.ini should have the following code.

   ;Magic quotes ;  ; Magic quotes for incoming GET/POST/Cookie data. magic_quotes_gpc = Off

   Save the changes.
   

4. Make the php.ini recursive in the .htaccess.
5. 

   Visit your phpinfo page by going to your domain and adding phpinfo.php at the end of the URL like the example below.

   https://example.com/phpinfo.php