Use Website PHP.ini with Composer Updated on August 16, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 0 Minutes, 37 Seconds to Read Some websites require a custom php.ini file due to default settings for a server. Therefore, some tasks will require you to specify to use that custom php.ini file path instead of the server default. For example, shared hosting users may use this method when software follows the server php settings by default. You can view such info in your phpinfo.php file. Below we’ll use Composer with the php.ini file of a specific website. Use Website PHP.ini Log into SSH. Type the Composer command: php -c [path-to-php.ini] [path-to-composer] [composer-options] For example: php -c /home/cpaneluser/public_html/php.ini /opt/cpanel/composer/bin/composer update Browse our Support Center to learn more about web design with PHP and PHP configuration. Share this Article InMotion Hosting Contributor Content Writer InMotion Hosting contributors are highly knowledgeable individuals who create relevant content on new trends and troubleshooting techniques to help you achieve your online goals! More Articles by InMotion Hosting Related Articles How to Fix the “550 No Such User Here” Email Error What is Node.js? How to Deploy Websites Generated by AI Builders on Your Server How to Use robots.txt Disallow to Block Crawlers and Protect Site Performance Content Security Policy (CSP) Headers – Complete Reference Guide Troubleshooting SSL Connection Errors: How to Fix HTTPS Issues How to Check and Repair a Database in phpMyAdmin 21 Reasons Your Website is Slow and How to Speed it Up Website Transfer Resources Ensure a Successful Website Transfer