{"id":40393,"date":"2022-07-04T13:25:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T13:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.designbombs.com\/?p=40393"},"modified":"2022-06-11T03:19:03","modified_gmt":"2022-06-11T03:19:03","slug":"fix-the-413-request-entity-too-large-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designbombs.com\/fix-the-413-request-entity-too-large-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the 413 Request Entity Too Large Error"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 413 Request Entity Too Large<\/em> error is one that can cause you some grief. This is because it’s no clear enough about what the issue is. However, reading between the lines, the usual problem is that a user sends a HTTP request that’s too large for the server to cope with. Most times this is due to media file sizes, but you can fix it in a snap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this tutorial, we’re going to show you how to fix the 413 Request Entity Too Large<\/em> error fast. Here’s what we’re going to cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Carry out some server-side steps<\/a> to see if the server itself has an issue.<\/li>
  2. Edit the functions.php<\/code> file<\/a> and other server configuration files to help you clear the error.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Throughout, we’ll give you a run down on the tools you’ll need to fix the issue. There’s a high possibility you already have them to hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Check Whether Your Server Lets You Circumvent the 413 Request Entity Too Large Error<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Your job to fix the error is to raise the maximum file size limit for your server. However, it’s worth trying to circumvent the issue before you dig into your files. That way, you’ll understand if the problem lies with your configuration or your server itself. The best way to do this is through Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Using SFTP is beyond the scope of this article, but we have a few articles on the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n