[FIXED] How to run custom php script from doc root in magento2

Issue

I wanted to add custom php script to magento2 root folder and run from the browser.I tried to add it in magento2 root folder but it redirects to 404 page.

I also tried to add it in pub folder but no success.

Also cleared cache and empty generation folder.

I am using nginx server

Solution

If you are using nginx configuration that comes with magento you need to put a file inside pub folder to allow access to it from the browser as pub is the document root of the vhost. Magento root dir is one level up. Second of all default config for nginx allows only to access index.php, get.php, static.php, report.php, 404.php and 503.php files. Any other are not processed by the php. You can see this in line with location ~ (index|get|static|report|404|503)\.php$ { in nginx.conf.sample. If you are not using it check your config for similar rule. To allow another file to be accessible from browser simple add another name after 503 or change entire brackets with location ~* \.php$ {

Source: https://magento.stackexchange.com/a/97290/1883

Answered By - Ranjit Shinde

Answer Checked By - Mary Flores (PHPFixing Volunteer)