multiphp/docs/user-guide/en/troubleshooting.md

Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions

Common issues you might encounter while using Multi-PHP and how to fix them.

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🚫 Service Fails to Start

This is often caused by port conflicts with other software.

• Nginx & Apache (Port 80/443): Check if Skype, IIS, or another XAMPP/WAMP environment is running and using Port 80.
• MariaDB (Port 3306): Check if you have an existing MySQL or MariaDB installation running.
• Solution: Go to Settings > General and change the conflicting port to something else (e.g., Change Nginx to 8080 or MariaDB to 3307).

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❌ PHP Error: "No input file specified"

This usually means Nginx or Apache cannot find your project's PHP files.

• Verify Project Path: Check if the project path in "My Projects" is correct.
• Trailing Slash: Ensure your project path doesn't end with an extra trailing slash unless necessary.
• Restart Services: Try stopping all services and starting them again.

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🔒 403 Forbidden Access

Permissions or configuration issues can block access to your local site.

• Index File Missing: Ensure your project folder contains an index.php or index.html.
• Nginx Config: If using Nginx, check the project-specific configuration for any manual deny rules.
• Directory Indexing: By default, Multi-PHP allows directory indexing. If it's blocked, you must have an index file.

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💻 CLI Commands (php, mysql) Not Working

• PATH Not Updated: You must click "Sync Commands" in the CLI settings.
• Terminal Window: Close and reopen your terminal (CMD, PowerShell) for the changes to take effect.
• Check Integration: Ensure the "System PATH Integration" toggle is ON.

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Tip

If you're still having trouble, check the "Service Logs" for detailed error messages from the PHP, Nginx, or MariaDB binaries.