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Introduction

PHP error reporting controls which types of errors, warnings, and notices are logged or displayed during script execution. Configuring error reporting levels enables appropriate visibility into code issues for different environments, comprehensive reporting for development and debugging, or selective reporting for production to reduce log clutter while maintaining awareness of critical issues. DirectAdmin’s PHP Settings interface provides a straightforward method for adjusting error reporting behavior through custom PHP overrides. This guide explains how to configure error reporting using the PHP Settings section in DirectAdmin, enabling tailored error visibility that matches your development workflow and production requirements.

Prerequisites

• Access to DirectAdmin control panel with the necessary permissions.

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Access DirectAdmin

Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel.

Step 2: Access PHP Settings

Go to the Your Account section and click on Domain Setup. Then, select the domain/subdomain you wish to modify PHP settings for by clicking on the domain/subdomain name.

At the PHP Access row, click Php Settings…. You should be able to see a list of your current PHP configuration.

Step 3: Modify Error Reporting

Scroll down to the Add Override section. On the error_reporting row, from drop-down menu, you may select either:

• E_ALL & ~E_NOTICE: PHP will report all error types except notices.
• E_ALL: PHP will report everything, or
• ~E_ALL: PHP will report nothing.

Then, click Save on the right.

Step 4: Verify the changes

You may confirm the new override settings in the updated Domain php.ini overrides table. PHP errors will now be reported as configured.

Conclusion

Configuring PHP error reporting through DirectAdmin’s PHP Settings interface is a simple process that provides control over which error types are tracked and logged. Adjusting the error_reporting setting allows you to balance comprehensive error visibility for debugging with practical error management for production environments, ensuring appropriate awareness of code issues without unnecessary noise.

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