Hi all, Curious to know what is the maximum allowed file size that can be uploaded on the platform? [image] Currently, we have it at 184 MB. However, when I try to upload a file of 40-50 MB it fails to upload. Thanks in advance. Kanishk

Thanks to all. So, I have Nginx in front of Discourse. It has configs: /etc/nginx/nginx.conf (default) /etc/nginx/conf.d/discourse.conf (custom) Both configs have server{} sections. First I put client_max_body_size 100m; in custom config. Actually the setting did not work, but I did not check proxy logs. When I moved client_max_body_size 100m; to default config (parent config), the problem resolved. So, Change the maximum attachment/upload size article is actual. The root cause was in external proxy setting, outside of Discourse which is the best :slight_smile: .

You probably need to change your nginx config too [image] Image Uploading Size Show Exceeding Though It's Less Support I guess the new update added a hint about fixing this, so here is the full guide for those who face the same issue… it’s all about nginx: 1. Go to nginx folder: cd /etc/nginx 2. Add this line to your nginx.conf file: http { ... client_max_body_size 4M; } This will allow nginx to accept files with a max size of 4 megabytes. 3. Restart nginx: If you’re paranoid like me use run systemctl restart nginx Or simply send the nginx restart signal by running nginx -s reload

Sorry for bumping this topic. I tried everything to change max upload size but my instance allows only 1 (one) mb to attach. I played with 10, 20mb and defaults. I got client_max_body_size 100m;: 1. using custom command `sed -i 's/client_max_body_size 10m;/client_max_body_size 100m;/g' /etc/nginx/conf.d/discourse.conf` 2. using param `upload_size: 100m` in app.yml 3. by hands inside the container 1 and 2 - I rebuilt app, 3 - reload nginx inside container. This is a fresh installation, only official plugins. Custom things are: Office 365 login and self-signed certificate (because the server is located inside intranet, and Office 365 login requires https). Everything works: login, emailing, answering by email. But attachment size is about 1 mb max (both files and pictures). I allow * for filetypes. I have external proxy Nginx with the same setting om 100mb body size. I really confused. I’ve been using Discourse for 4 years. Do I have incorrect settings or conflicts? Could somebody navigate me what to check first please?

Hi @merefield, @Ivan_Rapekas is right. It just doesn’t work. Some backend restriction that just doesn’t allow us to increase upload size of a file.

[image] Change the maximum attachment/upload size Self-Hosting bookmark This guide explains how to change the maximum attachment upload size for self-hosted Discourse instances. person_raising_hand Required user level: System Admin The default attachment upload size limit is 10MB If you are self-hosting Discourse and need to allow uploads larger than 10 MB, follow the steps below. Changing the upload size Connect to your server: Use SSH to access your server’s command line interface. Edit the configuration file: Navigate to the configurati… Have you read through this?

Yup that’s a better solution as imagine nginx config gets rebuilt every time which might be why the configuration is not persisted if you amend it directly :+1: Initially (inside container): [image] Update app.yml to : [image] Post rebuild: [image] So perhaps that was your problem @Kanishk_Jaswal , it was being reset each rebuild?

[image] ondrej: Have you read through this? Sure. I researched all relevant topics. The strange thing is 1mb size. It would enough 10mb for me, but I can’t reach this. [image] merefield: rebuilt every time Thanks for this point, I checked it - seems settings are ok…

[image] Ivan_Rapekas: The strange thing is 1mb size indeed, and you said earlier “about” 1mb, even weirder. [image] Ivan_Rapekas: the server is located inside intranet Any possibility of an unusual firewall/router/network/vpn setting ? Does the app give you an error, or does the upload fail silently?

[image] Benjamin_D: Does the app gives you an error, or does the upload fails silently? Thank you for the support. I realized that external proxy might have incorrect body size setting. Just checked the log.. [изображение] Seems that’s my fault. Hope I’ll fix it soon and return the correct setting for external Nginx.

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