Questions tagged [config]
The process of configuring ExpressionEngine and/or third-party add-ons via the config.php file - or another configuration solution such as Focus Lab's EE Master Config.
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Define Database Error (Upgrading 2.10.1 to 3)
I apologize for a question that I know has been asked and answered. However, I don't have enough reputation to reply to the answer, just to provide another "answer", which I don't have. ...
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How do I set X-Frame-Options in config.php
I need to be able to display content from one EE site on another using an iFrame. By default X-Frame-Options for EE is set to "SAMEORIGIN". I know this is set in Core, so I don't want to do the ...
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Multi Environment config/config.php - Staging not working
I've just updated a site from EE2.9.3 to 5.1.1 and am attempting to deploy to a staging location so my client can preview it.
I've added a switch statement to users/config/config.php in order to keep ...
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Unable to change URL to the root directory of my site in global configuration?
Using Expression Engine 2 the going to Admin>General configuration
I am trying to change both "URL to the root directory of your site" and "URL to your "themes" folder"
I can type the changes in no ...
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Cannot upload EPS to file directory
I can't upload .eps extension files to any upload directories. I'm on EE 3.4.5. When I try to upload, I see the following message:
I've tried using the 'mime_whitelist_additions' config override, but ...
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Expresso Store: payment gateway settings in filesystem
Is it possible to store payment gateway settings in the file system, eg config.php?
For example, I might want to have different settings for different environments, eg test gateway API for staging ...
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How to proceed after upgrade error ee2 to 3?
I am upgrading from Expression Engine 2 to 3. The upgrade was stopped and the following is the message I received:
Error While Installing 3.4.1 Stopped
Oops, there was an error
ExpressionEngine ...
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Custom addons folder location in ExpressionEngine 3
Does anyone know if there is an config override for changing the addons folder location in ExpressionEngine 3. I can't see anything mentioned in the documentation but I was wondering if I have missed ...
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Redirect after forum log-in when site_url is protocol agnostic
I have stumbled across an issue with the forum module whereby if you have a site_url specified in config as protocol agnostic, i.e. minus http: or https: then the redirect after forum log-in always ...
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What's the correct syntax for setting up memcached caching driver in EE 2.8+ with socket?
In EE 2.8 and above, you can select 'Memcached' as your 'Caching Driver' under "Admin" => "General Configuration".
I am using one of Nexcess' "ExpressionEngine optimized" hosting plans, which lists "...
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Themes folder above root
Is it possible to move the themes folder above the root?
I am using MSM and want to move the folder away from the main site.
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running 2 sites on 1 installation
I'm going down the classic route of 2 sites within 1 install for a client who has a multi-lingual site with Transcribe.
For those not familiar with that approach, here's the background. What we're ...
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Config.php file permission changed to 666 but installation won't run
I set permissions via SFTP to 666 on config.php and database.php but am getting this in the installation wizard:
Your config.php file does not appear to have the proper file permissions. Please set ...
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Why Is It Necessary to tell Expression where it is the file system and why more than once?
Don't say it's for flexibility! If flexibility is all that matters, where is software for making a whole website by typing everything freeform all into one field.
So we draw lines, make judgments, ...
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Multiple language setup with consolidated config file
I'm developing a multi-language site and wish to use the site root level ISO language code folder structure method. But it's not working – I get a blank page when visiting site.com/en/ or site.com/it/....
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Expression Engine install trouble (2.9.2)
I seem to be having some trouble getting expression engine to install on my server. I've set everything up as directed and still am having issues with it. When I go to the home page - no matter what I ...
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ExpressionEngine Email Configuration
I have tried using all three methods in the Email Configuration method and when I test these methods via the Tools >> Communicate all three of them work. However when an order is submitted on the ...
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system overrides for session timeouts -- deprecated?
There's a note in the docs (here) talking about cp_session_ttl and user_session_ttl overrides being replaced as part of the 2.8 update. But I can't see anything about it in the changelogs. Am I ...
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Inconsistent URL paths
Having some issues with paths on my build, i get a different output using {site_url} to {path='site_index'}, {site_url} outputs the correct value but {path='site_index'} outputs the correct value with ...
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Running EE across two servers - how to setup?
I am shifting to a two-server setup for running my site. This would mean one server handles MySQL and one handles web stuff. My understanding is all I need to do to make this function with EE (version ...
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How to make Assets ignore html files
I'd like to make Assets ignore html files that appear in my file upload directories. I've looked through the Assets docs, and can see that there's a config override that seems to allow this named ...
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How do I create new image upload destination via config bootstrap file?
I am running expression engine on MSM at the moment. I have got the deployment and ebvironments working properly, my only issues is that there are literally about 30 different file upload paths all ...
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Pagination {auto_path} outputting 3 x duplicate URL
I have an odd problem with EE 2.5.3 outputting multiple urls preceding the correct pagination segment when using this code:
{paginate}
{if next_page}
<a href="{auto_path}"Next</a>
{/if}
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Is it possible to disable XSS filtering on Cartthrob?
I'm looking for some hidden configuration settings that will allow me to disable XSS filtering when using Cartthrob. The global EE config item is ignored.
Is this possible?
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Config variables in templates
Is there a way to access config variables from the config files via native EE tags so that I can display it in the templates ?
Or are there none that I have to right a plugin for it?
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