Content Too Large
HTTP 413 Content Too Large is a Client errors (4xx) status code. The request body is larger than the server is willing or able to process.
What 413 means
The request body is larger than the server is willing or able to process.
Formerly "Payload Too Large". Common with file uploads exceeding a configured limit; raise the limit or shrink the upload.
Client errors (4xx)
The request contains an error from the client — bad syntax, missing auth or a wrong URL.
Other 4xx codes
FAQ — 413
What does HTTP 413 mean?
413 Content Too Large: The request body is larger than the server is willing or able to process. Formerly "Payload Too Large". Common with file uploads exceeding a configured limit; raise the limit or shrink the upload.
Which class does status code 413 belong to?
413 is a Client errors (4xx) code. The request contains an error from the client — bad syntax, missing auth or a wrong URL.
Where is the 413 code defined?
Status code 413 is defined in RFC 9110 and is part of the IANA HTTP Status Code Registry.