Security 

Php open_basedir Tweak 

Overview 

Php s open_basedir protection prevents users from opening files outside of their 

home directory with php. You can use this function to select which accounts 

cannot open files outside of their home directory when using php. 

Steps 

1

 To access the 

Server Setup Menu

, click on 

Server Setup

, on the main screen of 

your WebHost Manager interface. Then, click on 

Tweak Security.

2

 Click on C

onfigure

 in the

Php s open_basedir section. 

3

 Click on the check box next to 

Enable php open_basedir Protection

 to enable 

Enable php open_basedir Protection.  

4

 Click on a check box next to a domain s name to allow them to open files 

outside of their home directory with php, if necessary. 

5

 Click on 

Save.

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