Where should I put the configuration files

[davimi]

Hi everyone.
Where can I put my configuration files (e.g. DB connection parameters) so that they cannot be downloaded and read?
Thank you.
David.

[Greenreader9]

In a PHP file.

[davimi]

Yes of course, but I wanted to put it in the configuration file so as not to have to change the parameters all the time with each deployment.

[davimi]

Ah, ok, I understand. You say to use a php file just as a configuration file and then import it into the php file files… Ok!
Thank you.

[YT_Xaos]

Yes, you can also follow this guide:

A Full Guide to Using PHP Configuration Files for Best Practice

In this article, we will cover how to set up a secure PHP configuration file. This article will be more helpful for custom coders. So what is a PHP configuration file? Using PHP as a configuration file is a method to pass configuration information to applications. They are used to store sensitive information like API keys, database connection strings, and other configuration details outside of your codebase. The idea is to separate configuration from code, making it easier to manage and more se…

[davimi]

Thank you very much.
Greeting.