PHP 7 – .htaccess Custom Code

Hey there!

Since PHP7 is out in the open I’d like to use it.

I’m running a DSO server configuration and right now in my BPS Custom Code Top PHP/PHP.INI Handler/Cache Code I have:

AddHandler php55-cgi .php

           php_value post_max_size 32M
           php_value upload_max_filesize 32M
           php_value memory_limit 256M
           php_value max_execution_time 300
           php_value max_input_time 300
           php_value session.gc_maxlifetime 86400
           

I read in my hostings FAQ that the “AddHandler php70-cgi .php” overwrites the settings in my server backend (where 5.5 is set as active).

So I’d change the numbers in the first line from 55 to 70

Alright.

Now I asked my host if I should also change the IfModule mod_php5.c to IfModule mod_php7.c to which they replied I should not use IfModule for that in my .htaccess file.

Now I’m here, confused.

Are they right and I should get rid of the IfModule.. etc..?

Additionally:

Strange thing also occured: if I only add the AddHandler php70-cgi .php, remove the IfModule part and activate my newly created secure.htaccess file my site goes down with a 500 error.

Any idea what to do or would I need to nag the hosting company because it’s an error on their side?

Thank you very much – as always.