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title: "What are the php.ini default values set for Nexcess customers?"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/managed-woocommerce/store-management/php-default-values/"
description: "View the default php.ini values for Nexcess managed hosting. Learn why high PHP limits for memory and uploads usually eliminate the need for a custom .user.ini…"
vertical: "Sites & Stores"
date: "2019-09-09"
last_modified: "2026-06-30"
---

# What are the php.ini default values set for Nexcess customers?

Sites hosted on Nexcess will already have very high PHP defaults (**php.ini** default values) without having to override those values via a **.user.ini** file in most cases.

However, one should be well versed on how those values are configured, including the required formats for specifying gigabytes, megabytes, and kilobytes.

Please note that the required formats for the PHP values documented in this article apply when configuring the values documented in both **php.ini** and **.user.ini** files.

## **What is the php.ini file?**

> Your Apache web server’s **php.ini** file is the standard configuration file used in your PHP-based applications. This settings file is used to set upload sizes, display errors, resource limits, file timeouts, and many other things. There is a default PHP settings (**php.ini)** file installed on your server.

## **Where is the php.ini file located?**

> Your Apache web server’s **php.ini** file is the default configuration file for applications that require PHP. It is used to manage values such as upload sizes, file timeouts, and resource limits. The **php.ini** file is located on your server in the **/public\_html** folder.

## **Modifying PHP limits in general at Nexcess**

We do not permit our clients with managed hosting plans to [**modify their php.ini files**](https://www.nexcess.net/help/how-to-edit-phpini/) or the **php.ini** timeout settings in them. However, making a **.user.ini** file in the website’s document root is another approach to change the PHP restrictions on any type of website hosted on a Nexcess server.

The **html** directory serves as the document root for the majority of hosted websites. Either the **pub** directory or the **domain-named** directory will serve as the document root for Magento sites.

### **About the default php.ini values used at Nexcess**

With regard to the **php.ini** default values at Nexcess, the following common PHP values are set as follows:

> **max\_execution\_time 600  
> max\_file\_uploads 1024M  
> max\_input\_vars 16384  
> memory\_limit 2048M  
> post\_max\_size 1536M  
> upload\_max\_filesize 1536M**

Those commonly requested values on your site for plugins and themes do not need to be changed. This is because the default values for PHP memory and post max and upload max file sizes are already more than high enough.

Some plugins and themes might recommend setting the PHP memory to at least 256 MB in size but the PHP memory by default is already going to be higher. The same is true for upload file size limits that are already high enough in most cases.

Take the time to reference the default PHP values already set before making any custom PHP default changes using the **.user.ini** file.

## **Conclusion**

Understanding the default **php.ini** values at Nexcess is essential for efficient site management. Because Nexcess provides high default limits for critical settings like **memory\_limit** and **upload\_max\_filesize**, manual overrides using a **.user.ini** file are rarely necessary. Always verify your current configuration before attempting to modify PHP settings to avoid unnecessary customizations and ensure your managed hosting plan remains optimized for performance.

**Frequently asked questions**

****What is the php.ini file?****Your Apache web server’s **php.ini** file is the standard configuration file used in your PHP-based applications. This settings file is used to set upload sizes, display errors, resource limits, file timeouts, and many other things. There is a default PHP settings (**php.ini)** file installed on your server.

****Where is the php.ini file located?****Your Apache web server’s **php.ini** file is the default configuration file for applications that require PHP. It is used to manage values such as upload sizes, file timeouts, and resource limits. The **php.ini** file is located on your server in the **/public\_html** folder.

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