change default upload of 2MB to 64MB via the theme function.php?

  • Hi, I need to increase the default setting in my wordpress from 2MB to 64MB at least to upload mp3′s.

    I believe I can do this by adding a code to the theme function – functions.php

    the code being –

    1 @ini_set( ‘upload_max_size’ , ’64M’ );
    2 @ini_set( ‘post_max_size’, ’64M’);
    3 @ini_set( ‘max_execution_time’, ’300′ );

    I have looked, and I do not know where to copy paste this in the long code listing in the functions.php. Where should I place it??

    I have looked for answers, and I find the code alright, but I have not found an answer to where to copy and paste this code in the very long code listing in function.php

    I have sent a message to the theme designers also.

    I DO NOT have access to the cpanel in the hosting company – as someone else sorts my hosting for me.

    please advise me where to copy paste this code in the function.php

    thank you, joan

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  • You should be aware that those lines will not always work to change the limits. There can be several different situations where a given technique will not work. Here is an article that shows different methods I tried on some sites: https://wordpress.mcdspot.com/2012/03/20/ways-to-increase-max-file-upload-size-and-execution-time/

    First, try contacting your hosting support to see if they will change the limit for you.

    If you decide to try those lines, you must be very careful when editing functions.php. If you cause an error, you will need to use either ftp or cPanel to correct it.

    Those lines can go anywhere in functions.php that does not cause an error. That is, they must be located somewhere between <?php and ?> tags. However, you cannot just add those tags – in general you should use existing ones.

    If you will post about 10 – 15 lines of your functions.php file, someone might be able to tell you where to insert the code.

    I think you should be aware that some host could take a very dim view of anyone trying to circumvent their upload limits. Those limits are usually in place for a purpose. Why not try using https://www.ads-software.com/extend/plugins/add-from-server/

    Thread Starter joanwalsh

    (@joanwalsh)

    thanks so much for both your advice. i will check them.

    the other day i did add the code in the default theme twenty twelve..added a comment *// something like that and then deleted it..and then i somehow had left one * so i got meself a parse error. uh uh. so i have to wait for someone else to go into the hosting account and clear that for me…. :/

    so i hear youz. thanks, joan

    Thread Starter joanwalsh

    (@joanwalsh)

    p.s, i have asked the person who will access the hosting to change the theme to another i have on file in the cpanel, and then i will able to access the dashboard, and delete the theme with the error and then reinstall a clean version of it.

    Thread Starter joanwalsh

    (@joanwalsh)

    esmi – can i use that plugin you suggested if i have no access to the cpanel ?

    i really need to have access to the cpanel eh. you see a brother of mine organised the hosting for me, he has the account with other websites too including my one and his own.

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