Set maximum execution time in PHP

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I tried to increase the max execution time in my php.ini file. It doesn't work, however. Considering the fact that I' ve got a large file (containing 300 pages) I have to download using PHPEXCEL, I did the following in my php. ini file:

max_execution_time = 999999999     
max_input_time = 9999999    
max_input_nesting_level = 64  
memory_limit = 128M

Is there anyone who knows what to do in this situation?

What exactly does not work? Do you have an error message? How big in terms of MB is your file? I really doubt that 999999999 seconds execution time is not enough to download an Excel file. — tiguchi
– tiguchi, Commented Apr 21, 2015 at 16:07
Here is the error message I have: Fatal error: Maximum execution time of 30 seconds exceeded in C:\wamp\www\clinique\scripts\utilisateur\Classes\PHPExcel\Shared\Font.php on line 374 . the size is 2 MO but when I download I just have 1 KO — hmdw
– hmdw, Commented Apr 21, 2015 at 16:14
You probably have to ensure that your settings changes are applied, did you resatart the server ? — Jonas Czech
– Jonas Czech, Commented Apr 21, 2015 at 16:23

Thibault Henry · Accepted Answer · 2015-04-21 16:05:30Z

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You can use 0 :

max_execution_time = 0

That will disabled the limitation. Don't forget to restart apache after.

You can also user the PHP version :

<?php set_time_limit(0); ?>

answered Apr 21, 2015 at 16:05

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hmdw Over a year ago

Thx. Let me try and tell you what.

Thibault Henry Over a year ago

You're welcome. Don't hesitate to valid the answer so.

John Bell · Accepted Answer · 2015-04-21 16:05:12Z

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If you don't want a limit, then you can use this:

set_time_limit(0);

But only if safe_mode is off, otherwise you can use ini_set:

ini_set('max_execution_time', 300); // 300 Seconds

Thanks.

answered Apr 21, 2015 at 16:05

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hmdw Over a year ago

Thx, Do I have in that case delete the line max_execution_time: 999999?

John Bell Over a year ago

You would replace it yes.

Community · Accepted Answer · 2020-06-20 09:12:55Z

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On some of my php scripts that take long time to run I always use the following code at the top:

set_time_limit(0);
ignore_user_abort(1);

Explanation:

set_time_limit(0);

We're telling php the script can run for unlimited time.

ignore_user_abort(1);

We're telling php to continue running the script even if the user disconnects.
i.e.: closing the browser or disconnect from a SSH session.

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answered Apr 21, 2015 at 16:07

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hmdw Over a year ago

Thx so much. I 'll try and tell you about it

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