Defaulting PHP safe_mode to off in Plesk

Posted on Feb 24, 2011

When creating a domain in Plesk, PHP safe_mode is enabled by default. To change the default behavor do the following as the admin:

  • On the home screen in Plesk go to Event Manager
  • Click on Add New Event Handler
  • Fill in the form with the following values:
    Event: Physical Hosting Created
    Priority: default is fine
    User: root
    Command: /usr/local/psa/bin/domain -u <new_domain_name> -php_safe_mode false