To Turn off PHP "safemode" on Your Linux Virtual Dedicated Server

1. Using SSH, connect to your server.
2. Once you are logged in, type <?php
su -
?>.
3. For your password, type the same password you used to connect to your server.
4. At the command prompt type:
vi /etc/php.ini
5. Go to the line <?php
safe_mode = on
?> and press the "i" key.
6. Change the line to <?php
safe_mode = off
?> and press the "Esc" key.
7. Type <?php
:wq
?> and press Enter to save your file and quit vi.

Once you have edited the file, you need to restart your Web server.