MAMP PRO (macOS) Documentation

FAQ > PHP

Increase the PHP memory limit

1. Start MAMP PRO
2. Stop the server if it’s running
3. Choose Menu > File > Open Template > PHP (php.ini) > VERSION
4. The php.ini file will be opened.
5. If a dialogue box pops up, read it and confirm with OK
6. Search (Command + F) for memory_limit
7. You should get the following line:
   `memory_limit = 128M’
8. Now you can change the default value of 128M. For instance into 256M or even more (like 512M)
9. Save (Command + S) your changes.
10. Close (Command - W) the file.
11. Start the Server.