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Classic ASP: Parent Paths and Showing Detailed Errors
On Windows hosting, Classic ASP parent paths (../) are disabled. Learn how to switch includes to virtual paths and how to show detailed errors with web.config while debugging.
Fix “Call to undefined function mysql_connect()”
The old PHP mysql extension no longer exists in modern PHP. Learn why mysql_connect() fails and how to move your code to mysqli or PDO, with a short example of each.
How PHP Runs on FimuroHost: PHP-FPM, Not mod_fcgid
FimuroHost Cloud Hosting runs PHP through PHP-FPM on a custom web server setup, not Apache's mod_fcgid. Here's what that means for your settings and .htaccess files.
How to Change PHP Settings in StackCP and .user.ini
Change PHP settings such as memory_limit or upload size from StackCP's PHP Configuration page or a .user.ini file, then confirm the new values with phpinfo().
How to Change the PHP Version for Your Website
Switch your website to a different PHP version in StackCP in a few clicks. Includes a pre-upgrade checklist and what to do if your site breaks after the change.
ImageMagick and the Imagick PHP Extension on FimuroHost
The ImageMagick command-line tools are available on FimuroHost Cloud Hosting, but the Imagick PHP extension isn't. Find the binary path and see what it means for WordPress plugins.
Is the ionCube PHP Loader Installed?
The ionCube Loader is ready to use on FimuroHost Linux Cloud Hosting and WordPress packages. Learn how to confirm it's active and what to check when encoded scripts fail.
Which PHP Extensions Are Available on FimuroHost?
See the PHP extensions available on FimuroHost Cloud Hosting, grouped by purpose, and learn how to check exactly which modules your own site's PHP version loads.
Which PHP Functions Are Disabled on WordPress Hosting?
For security, FimuroHost's WordPress-optimised hosting disables a small set of PHP functions such as exec and shell_exec. See the full list and what to do if a plugin needs one.
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