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413

Payload Too Large

client error

What does HTTP 413 mean?

The request body is larger than the server allows.

Common causes and when you see it

Uploading a file beyond the configured limit.

How to fix or handle it

Reduce the payload or raise limits such as client_max_body_size and post_max_size.

Test it yourself

Send a request with the online API tester, inspect the response with the HTTP header checker, or host an endpoint that returns 413 with the mock API generator to see how your app reacts.

HTTP 413 questions

The request body is larger than the server allows.

Uploading a file beyond the configured limit.

Reduce the payload or raise limits such as client_max_body_size and post_max_size.