Errors

File exceeds maximum upload size

The file is larger than the member’s effective max upload (tier cap and/or site hard cap).

File exceeds maximum upload size

The file (or declared size) is over the member’s effective upload ceiling. The UI may show the limit in place of {maxSize} (e.g. “300 MB”).

Why this happens

Effective max is roughly:

  • Per-tier Max upload size (ul2_max_up_mb_reg / _prem / _prem_pro; 0 = unlimited up to the hard cap)
  • Capped by Upload hard cap (upload_hard_cap_gb)
  • If the tier field is empty, a site default per-file byte cap may apply

Hits on init, API upload, SFTP ingest, and client pre-checks. Same family of limit as Copy file exceeds maximum upload size.

Diagnose and fix

1. Admin → Settings → Users & limits → Max upload size for that tier — raise MB if allowed.

2. Settings → Mods → Upload hard cap — if the tier looks high enough but still fails, the hard cap may be the real ceiling.

3. Per-user override on that account if only one member needs a different cap.

4. Or have them upgrade (when a higher purchasable tier allows a larger size), or upload a smaller file.

5. After saving limits, ask them to refresh /upload and retry.

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