PHP: chroot() function
Description
The chroot() function is used to change the root directory of the current process to the specified directory.
This function is only available if your system supports it and you're using the CLI, CGI or Embed SAPI. Also, this function requires root privileges.
Version:
(PHP 4 and above)
Syntax:
chroot(directory_name)
Parameter:
| Name | Description | Required / Optional |
Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| directory_name | The new directory. | Required | String |
Return value:
TRUE on success and FALSE on failure.
Value Type: Boolean.
See also
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https://www.w3resource.com/php/function-reference/chroot.php
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