Short answer
Raise
max_execution_time in your PHP settings. Before you do, ask why the script needs so long — an import that takes minutes usually wants breaking into batches rather than a longer limit.Learn more
- “Maximum execution time exceeded” PHP errorWhy PHP stops long-running scripts, how to work within the limit with batching and cron, and when raising max_execution_time is appropriate.
- Changing PHP settings: memory_limit, upload size and execution timeWhich PHP settings people usually need to change, how to find out which ones your account can adjust, and why server limits act as ceilings.
- “Allowed memory size exhausted” PHP errorWhat the PHP memory exhausted error means, how to check the memory limit, and how to reduce memory use rather than only raising the limit.
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