PHP chdir() Function Usage and Example

PHP Directory Reference Manual

The chdir() function is used to change the current directory.

Syntax

bool chdir ( string $directory )

Definition and Usage

It changes the current directory of PHP to the directory passed.

Parameter

Return value

Returns TRUE on success, FALSE on failure.

Online Example

Here is the usage of this function, changing the current directory:

<?php
　　　echo getcwd() . "\n";
　　　chdir('html');
　　　echo getcwd() . "\n";
?>

Output result:

/home/w3codebox
/home/w3codebox/html