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HTTP Error 413 in Chrome: What is it & 4 Ways to Fix it
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Updated onJune 19, 2024
updated onJune 19, 2024
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The HTTP error 413 in Google Chrome usually occurs when loading webforms or accessing background server-side services.
Interestingly, the error seems to happen only on the Google Chrome browser and does not affect other browsers like Edge and IE. This isn’t the only error you can get, and many reported that This site is not a secure message either.
The full error reads:
HTTP Error 413. That’s an error. Your client issued a request that was too large. That’s all we know.
This article explores a few troubleshooting steps to help you resolve the HTTP error 413 on the Chrome browser.
What is an HTTP 413 error?
The HTTP error 413 usually occurs if the request is more significant than the server can handle due to incorrect configuration. However, the error can also occur due to browser issues.
The corrupted cache can sometimes cause this error, but sometimes, you need to fix the issue with web sockets to resolve this error.
How do I fix Error 413 on Chrome?
1. Check the Chrome browser for issues
Clearing the browser data reportedly has fixed the error from many users. If the issue persists, proceed with other steps below.
Flushing the socket pool can quickly fix the error 413 is triggered due to a browser issue. If the problem persists, try resetting the browser to factory default.
2. Reset Chrome to factory default
Resetting the browser to factory default will reset your startup page, new tab page, search engine, and pinned tabs. It will also disable all extensions and clear temporary data like cookies. Other data, like bookmarks, history, and saved passwords, will not be cleared.
If you don’t want to reset your Chrome browser yet, skip this step and proceed with the next steps.
This is a quick and easy solution, so try it if you’re gettingRequest entity too largeon Chrome.
3. Reset the network adapter
This is a simple solution, but it might help you with413 that’s an error, your client issued a request that was too large that’s all we knowmessage. This also helps withError 503 Maximum threads for service reached.
4. Modify the PHP.ini and Nginx.Conf file
Make sure to restart PHP to apply the changes.
This is a quick and easy solution, and it should help you with the 413 error code on Nginx, so be sure to try it.
If the HTTP error 413 occurs only on your Chrome browser, you can mostly fix the issue by clearing the browser cache, flushing the socket pool, or resetting the browser default.
However, if the issue persists, try increasing the file size limit by following the article’s steps. This isn’t the only error, and many reported thatHTTPS is not working in Chromeas well as406 Not acceptable error, but we cover those in separate guides.
Before you go, you might want to check ourError parsing HTTP request headerguide if you’re a developer.
Did you find a different solution for this problem? Let us know in the comments below.
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Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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