PHP - file_get_contents(): SSL: Connection Reset by Peer - Solved

I will illustrate an example of the file_get_contents() SSL connection reset by peer issue. We'll discuss the scenario of encountering file_get_contents(): SSL: Connection reset by peer in PHP. If you have inquiries regarding Laravel and the file_get_contents() SSL connection reset by peer error, I will provide a straightforward example along with a solution. Follow the tutorial steps below to address PHP file_get_contents() SSL connection errors.

PHP - file_get_contents(): SSL: Connection Reset by Peer - Solved

Disabling SSL verification in PHP is not recommended for production use as it compromises security. However, in cases where you need to temporarily disable SSL verification for specific tasks, exercise caution and utilize the following code. It is advisable to use this approach only for debugging purposes or in situations where security concerns are not paramount:

<?php
   
$context = stream_context_create([
    'ssl' => [
        'verify_peer' => false,
        'verify_peer_name' => false,
    ],
]);
  
$content = file_get_contents('https://example.com', false, $context);

In this code:

• We create a stream context using stream_context_create.

• Within the context, we set the verify_peer and verify_peer_name options to false, effectively disabling SSL certificate verification.

Once again, I want to emphasize that disabling SSL verification should be avoided in production environments whenever possible, as it poses potential security risks to your application. It is advisable to address the underlying SSL issue or use a trusted SSL certificate if you encounter SSL-related problems.

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