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How to Disable Error Logs for PHP in DirectAdmin (Enhanced Skin)
Introduction
PHP error logging records runtime errors to server log files for troubleshooting and monitoring, but there are situations where disabling this feature becomes necessary. Reducing server disk usage, preventing log file growth on high-traffic sites, or temporarily stopping error recording during specific operations may require turning off error logging. DirectAdmin’s PHP Settings interface provides a straightforward method for disabling error logging through custom PHP overrides. This guide explains how to disable error logging using the PHP Settings section in DirectAdmin, stopping PHP from writing error information to server log files.
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: Disable Error Log
Scroll down to the Add Override section. On the log_errors row, select Off. 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 no longer be written to server log files.
Conclusion
Disabling PHP error logging through DirectAdmin’s PHP Settings interface is a simple process that stops runtime errors from being written to server log files. Configuring the log_errors setting to “Off” prevents error documentation, which can be useful for reducing disk usage or managing log file growth, though it removes the ability to review errors for troubleshooting purposes.
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