Everything PHP: from usage to special security constraints.
Laravel provides a static cache utility via Artisan to collapse configuration under config/ into a single file to boost performance. Configuration may be cached using: php artisan config:cache When run from terminal, the paths provided may be incorrectly referenced when the application is accessed from the web resulting in application errors. Solution Overwrite bootstrap/app.php to use a…
Overview Timezone and locale may be changed for the active user within the control panel via Account > Settings > Localization. Any timezone changes will be inherited by terminal applications and one-click applications created following adjustment. Other PHP applications will need to be adjusted on a case-by-case basis. Changing timezones in PHP applications A timezone may be…
Overview Supported web applications installed under your account may be detected by first selecting the subdomain or domain under Web > Web Apps within the control panel. Select Detect from the Actions heading. If detected successfully, the app name will be present along with supported options. See Also Understanding Fortification
Overview Fortification Mode is a new feature introduced in Launchpad as of May 2016. Fortification simplifies permission management for PHP-based applications, which run as a separate user from the account holder to enhance site security. Fortification mode is done within the control panel on a known application via Web > Web Apps. When disabled, fortification…
Overview All platforms run a secondary web server with an older version of PHP other than the default. On newer platforms, v6+, this interpreter is PHP 5.4. These secondary interpreters are deprecated and should only be used temporarily until the offending site can be updated to make use of the latest, more secure release of PHP. Usage An site…
Overview Laravel is a PHP framework built around abstraction: do more with less coding. Laravel runs off PHP and MySQL. It is supported on any package, but works best with a package that supports terminal access. For this guide, we will assume terminal access is available. Installation Begin by logging into the terminal. PREREQUISITE: Install…
Overview Composer is a dependency manager for PHP akin to npm for Node and Bundler for Ruby. Composer is provided with hosting accounts on all v5+ platforms. On an older platform? Request a platform migration! This guide covers installing a local copy of Composer on your account. Installing You may download the latest version from its…
Overview By default, file uploads are restricted to less than 32 MB, on a server-by-server basis, to prevent abuse by unauthorized activity. If you need a larger allowance, a few variables are necessary to tune. Solution Allowing larger file uploads consists of three tunable variables. These variables may be tuned either through an .htaccess or…
Overview PHP can fail for a variety of reasons. This is a growing list of reasons for which a PHP script may fail or behave inconsistently: Output Empty pages Compiler error By default, PHP will not display compile-time errors or any notice/error message. These are instead logged to improve security against malicious hackers. You can…
Overview Default PHP settings may be viewed either as a standalone page or within an application using phpinfo() or ini_get(). Default Environment Settings To view your default environment settings, create a file named phpinfo.php inside your document root. Inside this file, include the following line: <?php phpinfo(); ?> Access the URL phpinfo.php from your web…