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In a production environment, it is often preferable to log PHP error messages<\/strong> instead of displaying them<\/a> to users. AwardSpace<\/a> provides various hosting plans<\/a> that support comprehensive PHP configurations, making it easy to log errors and maintain a secure environment. This article will guide you through the steps to enable error logging for PHP<\/strong> scripts using your AwardSpace<\/a> control panel.<\/p>\n

Steps to Log PHP Error Messages<\/h3>\n
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  1. \n
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    1. Log in to your AwardSpace account<\/a> and navigate to the PHP Settings menu.\"The<\/li>\n
    2. Enter the php.ini configuration options in the PHP settings section.\"The<\/li>\n
    3. Locate the following directive within the PHP ini file:
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    4. Change the directive to the following:
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    5. After making the change, ensure you save it by clicking the Save<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      By following these steps, you can effectively enable error logging for PHP<\/strong>, which helps in maintaining a secure and stable production environment. Logging errors instead of displaying them<\/a> prevents sensitive information from being exposed to users, enhancing the security of your web applications. For further assistance or more advanced configurations, feel free to explore our AwardSpace Hosting Plans<\/a> and additional resources or contact our support team<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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