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Kintify Fix: Nginx 413 Request Entity Too Large

Kintify Fix answer

Check client_max_body_size 50m; to the location, then reload nginx: nginx -s reload. before rolling back.

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413 comes from client_max_body_size. Default is 1MB — raise it on the server/location block, and match the setting on any upstream app.

Check client_max_body_size 50M; to the location and reload nginx: nginx -s reload.

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Kintify Fix steps

  1. 1

    Add `client_max_body_size 50M;` to the location

  2. 2

    Reload nginx: `nginx -s reload`

  3. 3

    Raise upstream app's body limit to match

Common causes

  • `client_max_body_size` left at 1MB default
  • Setting scoped to wrong block (http vs location)
  • Upstream app has its own body limit

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What causes Nginx 413 Request Entity Too Large?
client_max_body_size left at 1MB default and Setting scoped to wrong block (http vs location) are the most common causes.
How do I fix Nginx 413 Request Entity Too Large?
Check client_max_body_size 50m; to the location, then reload nginx: nginx -s reload.