How to limit execution time on a php script

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I'm running a php script via Linux (not via my browser) (php script.php). Now, I want to limit the execution time to let's say 10 seconds, which means that after 10 seconds the process will shutdown by itself. How can I do that? Already tried set_time_limit. Already tried sleep(10); exit();

None of them made the script to shutdown.

what version of php are you running? the set_time_limit is not working when safe_mode is on but safe_mode has been deprecated in 5.3 and removed in 5.4. Try to use die() instead of exit() — Mangiucugna
– Mangiucugna, Commented May 4, 2013 at 8:42

Chris · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-04 08:46:27Z

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Change the maximum execution time (in seconds) in php.ini configuration file.

max_execution_time = 7200

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edited May 4, 2013 at 8:46

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answered May 4, 2013 at 8:42

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user2298995 Over a year ago

But I want the max execution time variable to be changed when running the script (php script.php 60) = running the script for 60 seconds.

Fabio · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-04 09:01:04Z

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What about using set_time_limit function? You can check documentation here

function

void set_time_limit ( int $seconds )

answered May 4, 2013 at 9:01

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user2298995 Over a year ago

As I said, already tried, looks like it didn't manage to terminate the process.

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