How can I set the maximum execution time for a PHP script?

Question

I would like to change the maximum execution time for a PHP script. In the script I have tried

ini_set("max_execution_time", "1000");

and

set_time_limit(1000);

together and separately.

I also added this line to .htaccess:

php_value max_execution_time 1000

php.ini has safemode off and the Apache server has the flag AllowOverride All. What must I do to get the server to allow a longer execution time?

Answer 1

Setting the variable in the ini file works for me:

max_execution_time = 1000;

set_time_limit() should work as well, as long as it's not in safe mode.

Answer 2

If you're looking for an Apache2-directive to use in .htaccess or the configuration of one VirtualHost, you probably need php_admin_value:

php_admin_value max_execution_time 1000

AFAIK this only works with mod_php