HTTP 413 Content Too Large

The request body is larger than the server is willing or able to process.

Use 413 for oversized uploads and tell clients the applicable limit when possible.

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Response (http)

HTTP/1.1 413 Content Too Large

Use 413 for oversized uploads and tell clients the applicable limit when possible.

Common mistakes

Buffering the entire oversized body before answering; reject early and state the limit.

Registry reference: RFC9110, Section 15.5.14

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