But, depending on your particular setup, you may run into rather restrictive file upload size limits. This makes it difficult to post, say, a full screen HD video or a .ZIP archive of high-resolution PDF files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks to WP, the upload limit can be increased in most situations, and it\u2019s fairly easy to accomplish. However, the method for doing so greatly depends on your web hosting environment. Let\u2019s take a look at what settings need changed, along with a few different approaches for making them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What You\u2019ll Need to Change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To increase the WordPress file upload limit, you\u2019ll have to change some settings within your hosting account\u2019s PHP configuration. Of course, web hosting companies vary greatly when it comes to server configurations and their own policies for making changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, the approach you take depends largely on which method your host supports. Check out their documentation or ask a support representative to find out what is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But regardless, we\u2019ll want to change (or at least review) the following settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
upload_max_filesize<\/a><\/code><\/li>post_max_size<\/a><\/code><\/li>memory_limit<\/a><\/code><\/li>max_execution_time<\/a><\/code><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nWe\u2019ll get to what they do in a bit. For now, it\u2019s important to know that each of these items (particularly the first three) have a role to play when it comes to uploading files. The last one has a say in processing them (like an import file full of posts, for example), which can also be relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Now that we know which settings we\u2019ll want to change, it\u2019s time to do some research. Talk to your web hosting provider regarding which method(s) they support for tweaking PHP settings. It will likely be one of the options below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just note that editing these settings is serious business. Therefore, be sure to make backup copies of any files before<\/em> making changes. One false move could potentially cause your site to go down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With that, here are some of the most common methods for increasing your WordPress file upload limit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Your Hosting Control Panel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
One of the easiest possible ways to adjust these settings is by changing some numbers around in your web hosting control panel. Hosts that use cPanel or a similar GUI may allow you to change PHP settings directly in your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Directly Editing the
php.ini<\/code> File<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSome hosts (or if you\u2019re running a\u00a0local\u00a0hosting environment) enable direct access to your account\u2019s\u00a0
php.ini<\/code>\u00a0file. This can be accomplished by downloading the file via FTP, making changes, then uploading it back to its rightful spot on your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAlternatively, you may be able to access it via a command line. This is expert territory, though, so be careful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Creating and Uploading a
.user.ini<\/code> File<\/h3>\n\n\n\nMany hosts would rather you didn\u2019t have direct access to the full
php.ini<\/code> file \u2013 and for good reason. As an alternative, they\u2019ll allow you to create a file called \u201c.user.ini<\/code><\/a>\u201d, which lets you manually add and change just the settings you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom there, upload it to your server (usually the root directory of your website) and your new settings will override the defaults. This method offers an extra bit of safety, as even if you make a mistake, you can quickly fix or remove the file altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Modify Your
.htaccess<\/code> File<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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