How do I enable PHP's open_basedir directive?

Question

How do I enable PHP's open_basedir directive?

Procedure

In the update to EasyApache 4, the WHM function for PHP open_basedir Tweak was removed. However, it is still possible to employ the use of the open_basedir restrictions.

To enable the use of open_basedir, you will need to edit the global PHP INI file for the PHP version you wish to use. You can do this in WHM by going to Home / Software / MultiPHP INI Editor. Click on the editor tab, then select your PHP version from the drop-down menu.

1. Find the section below:

   CONFIG_TEXT: ; open_basedir, if set, limits all file operations to the defined directory
   ; and below. This directive makes most sense if used in a per-directory
   ; or per-virtualhost web server configuration file.
   ; http://php.net/open-basedir
   ;open_basedir =

2. Remove the ";" from the bottom line so the value looks like this:

   CONFIG_TEXT: open_basedir =

3. Save your changes. 
4. cPanel users can now enable the directive for their own directory using the MultiPHP INI Editor menu. 

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