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How to Change Session Save Path for a Specific Website using MultiPHP INI Editor in cPanel

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Introduction

This Knowledge Base article provides a concise, step-by-step guide on How to Change Session Save Path for a Specific Websites using MultiPHP INI Editor in cPanel. The session.save_path directive specifies the directory where PHP stores session data files. By configuring this setting for individual domains, you can implement custom session storage locations for specific websites without affecting other websites on your hosting account.

Prerequisite

  • Access to your cPanel login page.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

  • Access and log in to your cPanel account using your username and password.

Step 2: Open MultiPHP INI Editor

  • In the Home page, under Software, click MultiPHP INI Editor.

Step 3: Access Basic Mode

  • The interface will open in the Basic Mode tab by default.
  • If you are in Editor Mode, click the Basic Mode tab at the top of the interface.

Step 4: Select Your Specific Domain

  • From the Configure PHP INI basic settings dropdown menu, select the domain name for which you want to change PHP settings.

⚠️ Important Note:

  • Selecting a specific domain will apply PHP configuration changes only to that domain.
  • Other domains will retain their existing PHP settings.

Step 5: Change Session Save Path

  • Locate the session.save_path directive in the list of PHP directives.
  • Enter the desired directory path (e.g., /home/username/sessions or /tmp/php_sessions).
  • Ensure the directory exists and has appropriate permissions (e/g., 700 or 755).

⚠️ Important Note:

  • The directory you specify must exist and be writable by the web server.
  • If the directory doesn’t exist or has incorrect permissions, sessions will not work properly and users will experience login issues.

Step 6: Apply the Changes

  • Click the Apply button at the bottom of the page to apply the changes made.

Step 7: Verify the Changes

  • A successful message will pop up to confirm that the changes is applied successfully.

⚠️ Important Note:

  • Make sure to create the directory and set proper permissions before applying the changes.
  • Use File Manager or SSH to create and configure the directory.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can change session save path for a specific website using MultiPHP INI Editor in cPanel. This allows you to customize where session data is stored for individual domains, providing better organization and control over session management without affecting other websites on your hosting account.

Should you encounter any issues or have any questions, our support team at IPSERVERONE is always here to assist you. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at support@ipserverone.com for any help you need.

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