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Fixing “Allowed Memory Size” Errors Using .htaccess

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Written by Ryan Lewis
Updated over a month ago

If you see an error like:

Allowed memory size of ... bytes exhausted in file /directory/folder/yourscript.php

this usually indicates that your PHP script requires more memory than your current limit. You can resolve this issue using your .htaccess file.


Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open or create the .htaccess file in your primary domain’s root directory (e.g., public_html).

  2. Add the following line to increase the memory limit:

RLimitMem max
  1. Save the file and test your website to see if the error has been resolved.

Tip: If the error persists, place the same .htaccess file in the specific directory where the error occurs (e.g., example.com/directory/folder/.htaccess).


Important Notes

  • If the error continues after using the .htaccess method, contact Cyber Edge Hosting support. We will assist you in resolving the issue.

  • Modifying memory limits can affect server performance, so it’s recommended to increase the limit only as needed.

  • Always create a backup of your .htaccess file before making changes.

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