How to Increase the PHP Memory in my WordPress Installation

How to increase the memory in your WordPress website without FTP access or any fundamental full-stack skills.

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Install a File Manager Plugin

Go to Plugins, download a File Manager Plugin, Install + Activate the plugin.

Select the activated File Manager Plugin in the sidebar menu

Add this code to your wp-config.php file.

define( 'WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '64M' );

Remember to save the wp-config.php file. Adjust the MB number as needed.

Deactivate + Delete the File Manager Plugin. I don’t like to leave it activated or installed as it can create a security risk.