Your web host will typically set a server limit to prevent slow performance or downtime when handling back-end operations. These limits are usually sufficient for basic tasks like posting an article.
However, some website features might cause users to send larger amounts of data. If the requested resource or uploaded file exceeds the server’s limit, the server will terminate the connection and return the 413 Request Entity Too Large error message. Insufficient server resources are another common cause of this HTTP status code, especially during high traffic. When too many users upload files to the server at the same time, all the requests overload the server.
Incorrect file permissions can trigger the error message by preventing the web server from accessing necessary files or directories. These restrictive permissions might hinder the server from processing large requests or uploads properly, causing the error.
Error code
Content too large
Error type
Client error
Error variations
413 Request Entity Too Large HTTP Error 413 413: Payload Too Large
Error causes
Large file uploads Incorrect server configuration Insufficient server resources Incorrect file permissions