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413

Payload Too Large

Client Error
RFC 7231

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

Detailed Information

The 413 status code indicates that the request is larger than the server is willing or able to process.

Common Examples

  • Large file uploads
  • API requests with large payloads

Common Uses

  • Large file uploads
  • API requests with large payloads

Best Practices

  • Use when the request payload is too large
  • Include a detailed error message
  • Consider implementing chunked transfer encoding

Quick Actions

Category Information

Client Error

The request contains bad syntax or cannot be fulfilled

Related Status Codes

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400

Bad Request

The server cannot or will not process the request due to something that is perceived to be a client error.

401

Unauthorized

The request requires user authentication.

402

Payment Required

Reserved for future use.

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