Object Function

PHP chroot() Function Usage and Example

PHP Directory Reference Manual

The chroot() function is used to change the root directory

Syntax

bool chroot ( string $directory )

Definition and Usage

It changes the root directory of the current process to the directory passed. --PHP needs to use-enable-chroot

Note: This function can only work correctly when the system supports and runs on CLI, CGI, or embedded SAPI version. In addition, this function also requires root privileges. On my machine, only root can use it.

Parameter

Return Value

Returns TRUE on success, FALSE on failure.

Online Example

The following is the usage of this function, change the root directory:

<?php
　　　chroot('/server/var/www');
?>