PHP: Store files

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If your application needs to store files (such as user-uploaded photos), it is often recommended to use an object storage solution. This approach makes it easier to share files between multiple services and keeps your uploaded files separate from your code. You may want to explore MinIO for a fast, reliable, and S3-compatible solution.

If you prefer to use local storage, you can take advantage of the persistent storage included with your PHP instance. This storage is available at /persistent/storage/.

For example, to save an uploaded file, use the move_uploaded_file function like this:

move_uploaded_file($_FILES['image']['tmp_name'], '/persistent/storage/image.jpg');

For more information about file uploads in PHP, see the official documentation: https://www.php.net/manual/en/features.file-upload.php.

CAUTION: Always store your data in the /persistent/storage/ folder.

If your instance reboots or you push code changes, any data stored outside persistent storage may be lost.