userfunctions.php why I can't add this file in

Question

I am following a tutorial how to create modern templates using typo3.the website with the tutorial I am instructed to add a php file under the in fileadmin/userfunctions.php, but for some reason Typo3 says that this file is not allowed>

Answer 1

The red error is more than enought to answer your question

php extension is not allowed to upload. Just add the file manualy to the directory. By clickng to the folder nat via web panel

Answer 2

It is sometimes because of BE allowed file extension.

1. Go to TYPO3 Backend
2. Install Tool All Configuration
3. [textfile_ext] -> check this input box whether php, php3, phtml are listed in this box or not. If no, include them.