Is there a way to change PHP core value (allow_url_fopen) inside PHP script?

Question

Is there a way to change PHP core value "allow_url_fopen" in the PHP script?

On my hosting it is set to 'off' and I need it 'on'.

Answer 1

No:

Note: This setting can only be set in php.ini due to security reasons.

Answer 2

You're out of luck unless you have access to the php.ini

allow_url_fopen boolean

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Note: This setting can only be set in php.ini due to security reasons.

File System Configuraion php.net