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Using Elementor: memory and PHP version

What to adjust in your hosting so the Elementor editor loads properly and doesn't run out of memory.

Elementor works on any Fodenflow WordPress site. If the editor won't load, gets stuck on the loading screen or you see “Allowed memory size exhausted”, these settings almost always fix it:

  1. In your hosting, under Advanced, open PHP.
  2. Under PHP version, choose a version 8 for the site's domain and click Apply.
  3. Under PHP options (php.ini), choose the domain and raise Memory per script to 256 MB or more (Elementor recommends at least 256 MB). Click Save options.
  4. If you'll import heavy kits or templates, also raise the Maximum upload file size, the maximum request size and the max execution time.

Elementor Pro is a license you buy from Elementor; it installs like any plugin. Check Elementor's requirements on their site before updating.

Before a big redesign, create a backup: if you don't like the result, restore it from the dashboard.

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