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file_get_contents() returns "failed to open stream" when hitting HTTPS

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That is probably because they are using the secure protocol https. This is strange though, in their examples, facebook is giving the similar example.

Sarfraz 2010-05-11 08:30:08

+1, PHP needs to have SSL compiled in for SSL to work. Although, on my dev-server the lack of SSL gave an error of `failed to open stream: Invalid argument ` with `file_get_contents`. But double check your PHPinfo output for SSL support.

nikc 2010-05-11 08:35:03

From the [PHP manual](http://www.php.net/manual/en/wrappers.http.php): "Note: HTTPS is supported starting from PHP 4.3.0, if you have compiled in support for OpenSSL"

nikc 2010-05-11 08:39:25

@nikc: yup, that is the case and useful info added. Thanks

Sarfraz 2010-05-11 08:39:38

Thanks, I wish the error message was more informative! I looked at phpinfo() but didn't know where to look for SSL support info. However, given https wasn't listed in "Registered PHP streams" I'm assuming it's not support. I have an email out to the webhoster to see if this can be changed.

TMC 2010-05-11 08:45:55

My webhoster is on a windows stack, so running IIS 7. They have no idea how to troubleshooter this SSL support and claim it should work contrary to it failing. Anyone have specific directions I can give them?

TMC 2010-05-12 03:29:25

I think they should turn on the openssl extensin in php ini.

Sarfraz 2010-05-12 06:43:07

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