Cannot open external URLs (requires allow_url_fopen as On

[sonika.strydom@gmail]

Hi,

I've tried everything possible to upload version 1.7.2.4

Get error that says "Cannot open external URLs (requires allow_url_fopen as On)" as per image attached.

I did the following:

1. Created a file php.ini with "allow_url_fopen = On" - NOT WORKING

Also created page phpinfo.php to see relevant info: http://www.calidris.co.za/phpinfo.php and shows allow_url_fopen = On

2. Changed settings in CPanel in php.ini file = allow_url_fopen = On - NOT WORKING

Kindly please assist.

[KeMo_BrAve]

I have as same problem

[sokdyna]

Me too got the message but after change to On still no working

Why please help!

[DASUKI]

Same with me. Any body can stop this problem?

[selectshop.at]

See solution here: https://www.prestashop.com/forums/topic/768965-i-cant-understand-for-this-problem/?do=findComment&comment=2807558

[ScarabExcel]

Same issue and still trying to find a solution

[SahinSOLMAZ]

On 11/12/2017 at 12:13 PM, sonika.strydom@gmail said:

Hi,

I did the following:

Also created page phpinfo.php to see relevant info: http://www.calidris.co.za/phpinfo.php and shows allow_url_fopen = On

2. Changed settings in CPanel in php.ini file = allow_url_fopen = On - NOT WORKING

Kindly please assist.

Hey friends,

I am answering to this post because there are still people who reach this problem from search engine and can not find the answer. 

Simply; the answer is in the question. 

According to Prestashop requirements, 'allow_url_fopen' parameter should be enabled in php. and 'short tag' should be closed. 

Here is the trick: 

• Create a file in your root directory, eg: info.php 
• Insert and save: <?php phpinfo(); ?> 
• Visit domain . com/info.php. 
• Here you will see which 'php version' and which 'php.ini' file is called. (Otherwise you'll make this change in a different php.ini file and it won't work.)
• Make the above changes in this file. 
• Reset services like Apache, PHPFMPEG and/or Nginx. 
• Visit domain . com/info.php again. 

After these operations you should see the change. If the problem still persists, contact your hosting service provider.

Best