Here’s how this method works:<\/p>
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- Access the WordPress root directory (public_html<\/strong>) via an FTP client<\/a> or File Manager. For Hostinger users, you can access the File Manager<\/strong> in your hPanel dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
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- Open the .htaccess<\/strong> file and add the following code to the bottom of the file. Once you’re done, save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>php_value upload_max_filesize 128M\nphp_value post_max_size 128M\nphp_value max_execution_time 300\nphp_value max_input_time 300<\/pre>
2. Configuring php.ini File<\/h3>
This method is most suitable for WordPress sites with VPS hosting as shared hosting providers generally don’t allow editing the php.ini<\/strong> file. If you’re running on shared hosting, make sure to contact your hosting support team and clarify whether or not you can modify the php.ini<\/strong> file.<\/p>
Here’s how to increase the maximum file upload size by configuring php.ini<\/strong> file:<\/p>
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- Access the WordPress root directory (public_html) via an FTP client, File Manager, or SSH<\/a> (if it’s supported), then open the php.ini<\/strong> file. If you cannot find the file, create one under the same name and filetype in the root directory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Add the following code to the php.ini<\/strong> file and save the changes.
upload_max_filesize = 128M post_max_size = 128M max_execution_time = 300<\/code> <\/li>\n<\/ol>3. Editing functions.php file<\/h3>
Alternatively, you can increase WordPress’ maximum file upload size by modifying your theme’s functions.php<\/strong> file. Despite so, please note that the modification will revert to default if you change your site’s theme.<\/p>
Here’s how to change the maximum file upload size by modifying functions.php<\/strong> file:<\/p>
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- From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Appearance<\/strong> -> Theme Editor<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Open the theme functions file (functions.php<\/strong>) and add the following code to the file. Once you’re done, save the changes.\n
@ini_set( 'upload_max_size' , '64M' );\n\n@ini_set( 'post_max_size', '64M');\n\n@ini_set( 'max_execution_time', '300' );<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>
Reasons to Increase WordPress Maximum File Upload Size<\/h2>
WordPress provides a built-in media uploader. It saves you time as you don’t have to connect with FTP clients or use a File Manager from your hosting provider. Despite so, the PHP-based uploader has an upload limit for maximum file size. The upload file limit may vary depending on your hosting provider and WordPress configuration.<\/p>
You can check your WordPress upload file limit by navigating to Media<\/strong> -> Add New<\/strong> from the administrator dashboard.<\/p>
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<\/figure><\/div>While the maximum upload file limit is more than enough to accommodate regular use, there are cases where you may need to upload large files. This can be problematic as uploading files bigger than the allowed size results in ‘the uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive in php.ini<\/a><\/strong>’ error.<\/p>
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<\/a><\/figure>Conclusion<\/h2>
Despite enforcing a maximum file upload size, WordPress allows you to increase its limit. The tutorial above shows that there are multiple ways of increasing WordPress’ maximum file upload size. If these methods don’t work for you, it’s best to reach out to your hosting provider and let them alter it for you.<\/p>
\n\n - Open the theme functions file (functions.php<\/strong>) and add the following code to the file. Once you’re done, save the changes.\n
- Add the following code to the php.ini<\/strong> file and save the changes.
- Access the WordPress root directory (public_html) via an FTP client, File Manager, or SSH<\/a> (if it’s supported), then open the php.ini<\/strong> file. If you cannot find the file, create one under the same name and filetype in the root directory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Open the .htaccess<\/strong> file and add the following code to the bottom of the file. Once you’re done, save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>