Question
How can I create txt file using php apache?
- Posted on February 10, 2023
- PHPUbuntu 22.04UNIX/Linux
Asked by Pranav Kiritkumar Suchak
I’m trying to create txt file on fly using php fopen but unable to create it for unknown reason.
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Hello @pranavkiritkumarsuchak
Just to add on what has already been mentioned, you can also check for any generated PHP
error_logfiles in the directory where the .txt file is supposed to be created. This might point in the right direction as well.Regards
Hey @pranavkiritkumarsuchak,
I’m sure the problem is with permissions. Apart from what Bobby has already mentioned I’ll recommend you to check the SELINUX of your Ubuntu.
You can check this tutorial for more information:
https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/what-is-selinux
Hi there,
You would need to make sure that the Apache user has access to create files in your web root directory.
By default Apache runs as the
www-datauser so you could use:sudo chown www-data /var/www/htmlto change the owner of the directory where you want to create your file at.If this still does not work, I would recommend checking your Apache error log for mre infomration on why this is failing:
Let me know how it goes!
Best,
Bobby