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How to Increase or Decrease PHP Memory Limit via CloudLinux Selector in cPanel
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How to Increase or Decrease PHP Memory Limit via CloudLinux Selector in cPanel

June 21, 2026

Overview: How to Increase or Decrease PHP Memory Limit via CloudLinux Selector in cPanel

This guide explains How to Increase or Decrease PHP Memory Limit via CloudLinux Selector in cPanel step‑by‑step and why it matters for security, uptime, and performance. It’s written for small and medium businesses that rely on Blackhawk MSP for proactive, managed IT support in the Bay Area and beyond.

  • ✅ Clear, actionable steps
  • ✅ Best‑practice notes from our MSP engineers
  • ✅ Links to related services and help
Tip: If you’re short on time, contact us — we’ll handle this for you and verify everything is working.

You can modify PHP Memory Limit as per your needs using CloudLinux PHP Selector in cPanel.

1. Log in to your cPanel account.

2. In the Software section, click on Select PHP Version.

How to Increase or Decrease PHP Memory Limit via CloudLinux Selector in cPanel

3. Click on the Options menu.

How to Increase or Decrease PHP Memory Limit via CloudLinux Selector in cPanel

Note: If the Options page shows an error related to the native PHP version, change it to a non-native version first.

4. Look for memory_limit and click on the drop-down option displayed in front of it. Then choose the appropriate limit as per your requirements.

How to Increase or Decrease PHP Memory Limit via CloudLinux Selector in cPanel

A message will appear stating that the memory limit has been modified.

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Need help? Blackhawk MSP can do this for you, verify success, and document the change. Call 1‑925‑218‑4000 or open a ticket.

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