How can the webroot directory be identified and utilized for better file access control in PHP?

To identify and utilize the webroot directory for better file access control in PHP, you can use the $_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] variable to get the root directory of your web server. This can help ensure that your file paths are correct and secure when accessing files within your web application. 

$webroot = $_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'];
$file_path = $webroot . '/path/to/file.txt';

// Use $file_path to access the file securely

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