Can't update php.ini on MAMP v4.4.1

Question

I am learning to use wordpress and I'm trying to adjust the php.ini file to adjust the configuration for the minimum server requirements of my template. I am running MAMP 4.4.1 and Wordpress 4.9.4 on MAC osx High Sierra.

I have a fresh install of both and would like to update the following:

memory_limit 96M

max_input_vars 3000

max_execution_time 120

post_max_size 32M

upload_max_filesize 32M

When I navigate to " http://localhost:8888/MAMP/index.php?language=English&page=phpinfo "

I see

Configuration File (php.ini) Path

/Applications/MAMP/bin/php/php7.2.1/conf

Loaded Configuration File
/Applications/MAMP/bin/php/php7.2.1/conf/php.ini

I run sudo nano /Applications/MAMP/bin/php/php7.2.1/conf/php.ini and edit the attributes listed above and comment out opcache. I then stop the server and start the server. When I view phpinfo again the values have not changed.

How can I change the php.ini?

Answer 1

Original answer: Where does MAMP keep its php.ini?

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I'm not sure if in MAMP (non-PRO) is the same, but MAMP overrides the modified php.ini everytime it starts.

In my case, I needed to use the MAMP menu to change my php.ini file (File -> Edit Template -> PHP -> PHP 5.xx -> php.ini)