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# Enable tmpfile() PHP function on Cloudways

> Enable the tmpfile() PHP function on Cloudways to allow plugin and theme uploads through MainWP Dashboard.

Cloudways disables certain PHP functions by default for security. The `tmpfile()` function is one of these, and MainWP requires it for uploading plugins and themes via ZIP file.

## What You'll Learn

* How to identify if tmpfile() is disabled
* How to enable tmpfile() in Cloudways
* How to verify the change worked

## Prerequisites

* Cloudways account with access to Application Settings
* MainWP Dashboard installed on a Cloudways application

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## When You Need This

Enable `tmpfile()` if you encounter:

* Plugin or theme uploads failing from your MainWP Dashboard
* "tmpfile() has been disabled" error messages
* ZIP file installations timing out or producing errors
* The Favorites extension unable to deploy plugins

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/BNdtsT0iNiekSNfE/images/miscellaneous/d36645a78ccf.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BNdtsT0iNiekSNfE&q=85&s=ea7274d7ed5eeb205e8689299a54d17f" alt="Error message showing tmpfile function is disabled" width="2000" height="970" data-path="images/miscellaneous/d36645a78ccf.png" />

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## Enable tmpfile() on Cloudways

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to Cloudways">
    Access the Cloudways Platform at platform.cloudways.com and navigate to your servers list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your application">
    Click on the server, then select the application where your MainWP Dashboard is installed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Application Settings">
    From the left sidebar, click **Application Settings**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/OKpZbeo5_cAajLyl/images/miscellaneous/advanced-miscellaneous-512bd0.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OKpZbeo5_cAajLyl&q=85&s=1a774c8c757969fc26cbc084d4e7452f" alt="Open Application Settings from the left sidebar" width="1164" height="783" data-path="images/miscellaneous/advanced-miscellaneous-512bd0.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to PHP FPM Settings">
    Select the **PHP FPM SETTINGS** tab at the top of the settings panel.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Remove tmpfile from disabled functions">
    Locate the **DISABLED FUNCTIONS** field. Find `tmpfile` in the list and delete it.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/mainwp/OKpZbeo5_cAajLyl/images/miscellaneous/advanced-miscellaneous-05eef0.gif?s=a88dac8467d656181f179edaa9bcab8e" alt="Animation showing how to remove tmpfile from disabled PHP functions list" width="1183" height="683" data-path="images/miscellaneous/advanced-miscellaneous-05eef0.gif" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save changes">
    Click **SAVE CHANGES**. Cloudways applies the new PHP configuration.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Verify the Change

After saving changes, confirm `tmpfile()` is enabled:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Check Server Information">
    In your MainWP Dashboard, go to **MainWP > Info > Server**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review disabled functions">
    Look for `tmpfile` in the PHP functions list. It should no longer appear under disabled functions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test an upload">
    Optionally, test by uploading a small plugin ZIP file through **MainWP > Plugins > Install Plugins > Upload**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## If Changes Don't Take Effect

If `tmpfile()` still appears disabled after saving:

1. Clear any server-side caching in Cloudways
2. Wait a few minutes for the PHP-FPM process to restart
3. Clear your browser cache and check Server Information again
4. Contact Cloudways support if the function remains disabled

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## Self-Check Checklist

* [ ] Logged into Cloudways Platform
* [ ] Located correct application (MainWP Dashboard)
* [ ] Removed tmpfile from DISABLED FUNCTIONS list
* [ ] Saved changes
* [ ] Verified tmpfile no longer appears as disabled in MainWP
* [ ] Tested plugin/theme upload

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## Related Resources

* [Required PHP Functions](/advanced/miscellaneous/required-php-functions-for-mainwp) - Complete list of required functions
* [Hosting Compatibility](/advanced/miscellaneous/hosting-compatibility) - General hosting requirements