Changes to My php.ini, httpd.conf, or my.cnf File Are Not Showing Up When I Restart MAMP PRO

To ensure your changes are applied correctly, you must edit the httpd.confphp.ini, and my.cnf files using the Template Editor provided by MAMP PRO. Here's how:

  1. Go to "File > Open Template" in MAMP PRO to edit the template files.

If you've edited the template files but the changes aren't reflecting after restarting, check the actual configuration files created from the templates. These files are located at the following paths:

  • httpd.conf:
    ~/Library/Application Support/appsolute/MAMP PRO/

  • php.ini:
    /Library/Application Support/appsolute/MAMP PRO/conf

  • my.cnf:
    /Applications/MAMP/tmp/mysql

Make sure these real files are updated correctly after editing the templates.