Hello, I have OJS 3.3.0.16 installed, which runs our journal. I want to enable the XML modules to be able to upload this type of galley proofs, but when I try to enable the JATS-Template and other modules I get the error “The “exec” PHP function has been disabled on your server. Contact your system administrator to enable it.” and investigating it is due to the institution’s security policies. Since it cannot be installed directly, or through a compressed file, is there any other way to implement these plugins?
Hi!
As the error suggests, the exec PHP function is disabled on your server, likely due to security policies.
1- You can ask your server admin/hosting provider to enable the exec function if they’re willing.
2- Alternatively, you can manually upload the plugin files to the correct directory (e.g., plugins/generic/jatsTemplate)—but ensure you use the compatible version for OJS 3.3.0.16. After uploading, go to the Plugins page and enable it.