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How to Increase Timeout in cPanel

Did you know that cPanel lets us adjust the timeout settings for certain processes or operations via the cPanel control panel?

The max_execution_time limit value is the maximum time in seconds taken by a particular operation or task. If the task is not completed within this time, it is considered unsuccessful or incomplete.

In cPanel, scripts or certain operations may take up more time to complete. For example, tasks like running database queries, file operations, or other resource-intensive processes.

Rather than running into a timeout error, we can increase the timeout so that these operations have more time to finish.
Here are some of the tasks that will benefit from this:

• File Uploads:

  Uploading large files via cPanel may take up more time than usual. Hence, increasing the timeout value can help larger file uploads.
• Database Operations:

  Operations that involve databases can sometimes exceed default timeout values. We have to adjust these timeouts so that the tasks can be completed successfully.
• Custom Configurations:

  In some cases, web hosts or administrators have to adjust timeouts for certain applications or custom configurations to avoid timeout.

How to change max_execution_time value

Before we proceed, our experts would like to point out that excessively long timeouts could potentially lead to performance issues or resource exhaustion.

1. First, log into cPanel.
2. Then, head to the Software Section and click Select PHP version.
3. Next, click Options as seen below:

   
4. Now, modify the value of max_execution_time as needed.

   Our experts recommend checking the error message, script, plugin, or theme documentation to find the correct value.
5. If the previous step was successful, we will see a green box confirming the same on the left side of the screen.

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Conclusion

In brief, our Support Experts demonstrated how to increase time-out value in cPanel.