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How to Increase the Max Input Vars Limit?

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    • PHP Max Input Vars means the maximum number of variables your server can use for a single function to avoid overloads.

    The max_input_vars can be set by modifying multiple files. They are .htaccess, php.ini, .user.ini, or wp-config.php. files. You are gonna need FTP access to modify those files. You can find the credentials for your FTP access from your hosting provider.

    To set max_input_vars please follow the steps given below,

    1.Go to your WordPress root installation folder and locate any of these files .htaccess, php.ini, .user.ini or wp-config.php
    2.Select any of the files above and Edit and paste the code given below,
    3.Save the file.

    It's better to ask the Hosting to increase this value. #

    Directive codes #

    for .htaccess

    				
					php_value max_input_vars 4000

    for php.ini or .user.ini

    				
					max_input_vars = 4000

    for wp-config.php

    				
					@ini_set( 'max_input_vars' , 4000 );
    The recommended limit is 4000 minimum.
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    Updated on March 23, 2023