Changed config of the App service but the web.config file not being updated

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Hi,

I tried to change the config of the app service from .NET to PHP but the web.config file of the app service is not being updated even after restarting the App service after applying the updates and the PHP pages are also not working.

Please help.

SnehaAgrawal-MSFT 18,191 Reputation points

2021-03-10T18:23:55.977+00:00

Thanks for asking question! If I am understanding right you want to change the Runtime Stack setting. Try changing by using Powershell or ARM Template.
Check : How to specify / change Stack settings with PowerShell or ARM template

Let us know if issue remains.
Stryker User 1 Reputation point

2021-03-11T08:12:51.56+00:00

Hi SnehaAgrawal,

Thanks for your response.

Is there a way this can be done through Azure portal only?

I change the config from > App Service > Settings > Configuration > General Settings > Updated Stack & PHP version > Click Save

Then went to App Service > Overview > Restart

Am I doing anything wrong or missing a step?

Please help.

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SnehaAgrawal-MSFT 18,191 Reputation points

2021-03-11T08:31:37.177+00:00

Thanks for reply! From portal you are following right steps. just wanted to confirm when clicking on save you might be seeing as below: saying Any changes to application settings and connection strings will restart your application and when hitting on continue are you able to receive notification as successfully updated app settings?
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Stryker User 1 Reputation point

2021-03-11T08:45:10.973+00:00

Yes right - I got that. I do get the notification and then I click on the Continue button:

And then I get this notification:

But still, the PHP info page doesn't work or the web.config file doesn't get updated.

Following are the default documents of this App Service:

Following are the content of the web.config file even after making the above-mentioned changes:

Please help.
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SnehaAgrawal-MSFT 18,191 Reputation points

2021-03-12T14:11:02.183+00:00

Thanks for clarifying! To elaborate on this, General settings which includes Stack settings are that apply to the environment of your web app you runs in.

If you want to change web.config files you can use the Azure portal, there is a tool called "App Service Editor" in preview or Kudu that lets you edit any of the files you've deployed.

Let us know if you have further query.
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Stryker User 1 Reputation point

2021-03-12T14:50:36.62+00:00

So SnehaAgrawal, by changing the General settings which includes Stack settings - why aren't the changes being applied to the environment my web app is running in?

Also, what are the updates I need to make on the web.config file directly to change the stack from .NET to PHP as shown previously in the screenshot?
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