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How can I fix the WordPress max_execution_time fatal error? Any suggestions or solutions to resolve this issue?
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To fix the max_execution_time exceeded fatal error in WordPress, you can follow these three methods:
1. Manually Editing the .htaccess File- Log into cPanel using your username and password.
- Open File Manager in the Files section.
- Navigate to the public_html directory.
- Ensure the option to show hidden files is enabled.
- Locate the .htaccess file in the public_html directory.
- Right-click on the .htaccess file and select Edit or Code Edit.
- Add the line php_value max_execution_time 60 at the bottom of the file.
- Save the changes by clicking on the Save Changes button.
- If needed, increase the value to 120 or 180 seconds for a longer execution time.
- Log into cPanel using your credentials.
- Go to the Software section.
- Click on Select PHP Version.
- Access the Options tab.
- Locate the max_execution_time setting.
- Adjust the value as needed (e.g., 300 seconds).
- Save the changes to apply the new setting.
- Install a plugin like Google Pagespeed Insights from your WordPress dashboard and activate it.
- Go to Tools -> Pagespeed Insights, scroll down to Advanced Configuration, and modify the maximum execution time as necessary. It’s advisable to stick with default settings for most websites.
- Save your options, and the plugin will update the .htaccess file automatically.
These methods will help you increase the max execution time limit for your PHP scripts in WordPress.
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