How to fix file size limit on a WordPress website
If you’re encountering a file size limit when uploading files to your WordPress site, you can increase the maximum file upload size by following these steps:
1. Edit the .htaccess File
- Access your WordPress site via FTP or your hosting provider’s file manager.
- Locate the
.htaccessfile in the root directory of your WordPress installation. - Add the following lines to the end of the file:
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php_value upload_max_filesize 64Mphp_value post_max_size 64M
php_value max_execution_time 300
php_value max_input_time 300- Save the file and check if the upload limit has increased.
2. Edit the wp-config.php File
- Access your site’s
wp-config.phpfile in the root directory. - Add the following code above the line that says
/* That's all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */:
php
@ini_set('upload_max_filesize', '64M');@ini_set('post_max_size', '64M');@ini_set('max_execution_time', '300');
- Save the file and check if the limit has increased.
3. Edit the php.ini File
- This method is ideal if you have access to the server’s PHP settings.
- Create or edit the
php.inifile in your WordPress root directory. - Add or modify the following lines:
upload_max_filesize = 64M
post_max_size = 64M
max_execution_time = 300- Save the file and restart your web server if needed.
4. Contact Your Hosting Provider
- If the above methods do not work, it might be due to restrictions set by your hosting provider.
- Contact your hosting provider’s support team and request them to increase the upload file size limit.
5. Use a Plugin
- If you prefer not to edit files directly, you can use a plugin like “Increase Maximum Upload File Size” to change the upload limit easily.
After applying any of these changes, check your WordPress Media Library or try uploading a file again to see if the file size limit has increased.