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How to enable PHP error reporting via .htaccess File

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Sometimes it's useful to unhide errors PHP script generated for debugging. But on many servers, php.ini's configuration has disabled error displaying for security purposes. This quick tutorial explains how to display PHP errors by modifying the .htaccess file.

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You can enable error reporting under Apache, even if you don't have administrator rights and can't access main httpd.conf file.

To enable error reporting in PHP, use your favorite text editor and add the following line to the .htaccess file located in the directory where your .php files reside:

php_flag display_errors on

This will override Apache's default settings to display PHP errors, unless your Apache configuration doesn't allow this modification.

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User comments on this frequently asked question:

Submitted by IT Guy (not verified) on September 8, 2011 - 03:32.

Wow, this one was quick and easy. Your FAQ site has been useful, as always.

Submitted by ajit singh (not verified) on December 29, 2010 - 21:51.

yes, it worked, definitely a good tip. thnx

Submitted by FSS (not verified) on April 30, 2010 - 01:33.

You can also enable displaying of error messages in php.ini file.

Submitted by Disco (not verified) on April 30, 2010 - 01:29.

Try http://php.net