How to modify PHP variables like memory_limit?

Customizing PHP Settings

You can set number of PHP variables from your cpanel instead of using php_value in .htaccess or using custom php.ini file:

• allow_url_fopen
• max_execution_time
• max_input_time
• max_input_vars
• memory_limit
• open_basedir
• post_max_size
• short_open_tag
• upload_max_filesize

To modify PHP variables, you'll need to select a non-native PHP version from your cPanel. This is because the native PHP version (used by all websites on the server) can't be customized. Choose a non-native PHP version, and then you'll be able to adjust the settings to suit your needs:

1. login to your cPanel
2. Scroll down to Software tab, and click on 'Select PHP version'
   
   
   
3. Select the PHP version you want from the list (Always choose the most modern version when possible)
   
   
4. And do not forget to set the select version as current
   
   
5. Now a non-native PHP version is active
   
6. Switch to 'Options' menu
   
   
7. Set the required PHP variables and you are done .
   

Remember that you have to adjust post_max_size to be equal to or bigger than upload_max_filesize, both variables are responsible of files uploading