# Max file size in Nextcloud **URL:** \ **Category:** Existing Apps\ **Tags:** nextcloud\ **Created:** [6 June 2022 00:20 UTC](https://syncloud.discourse.group/t/max-file-size-in-nextcloud/211 "2022-06-06T00:20:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ben79](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea666f/32.png) [@Ben79](https://syncloud.discourse.group/u/Ben79)\ **Post date:** [6 June 2022 00:20 UTC](https://syncloud.discourse.group/t/max-file-size-in-nextcloud/211/1 "2022-06-06T00:20:12Z")
Hey! I’m not familiar with the snap version of NextCloud - what is the max file set to - and are we able to change it please? ---
**Author:** ![boris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/74df32/32.png) [@boris](https://syncloud.discourse.group/u/boris)\ **Post date:** [6 June 2022 05:59 UTC](https://syncloud.discourse.group/t/max-file-size-in-nextcloud/211/2 "2022-06-06T05:59:50Z")
Do you mean this max upload file size? [https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/latest/admin\_manual/configuration\_files/big\_file\_upload\_configuration.html](https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/latest/admin_manual/configuration_files/big_file_upload_configuration.html) > \< 2GB on 32Bit OS-architecture On 32 bit devices you have this limit, but in 64bit you don’t. What kind of device do you have? ---
**Author:** ![Ben79](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea666f/32.png) [@Ben79](https://syncloud.discourse.group/u/Ben79)\ **Post date:** [6 June 2022 09:22 UTC](https://syncloud.discourse.group/t/max-file-size-in-nextcloud/211/3 "2022-06-06T09:22:55Z")
Hi Boris, im currently testing using the virtualbox 64bit image. image. I have attached an screenshot when I try to sync my files via the client agent. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/syncloud/original/1X/acec37e13d1f83678b5403a4ffe59b649a52987f.png) ---
**Author:** ![boris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/74df32/32.png) [@boris](https://syncloud.discourse.group/u/boris)\ **Post date:** [6 June 2022 12:03 UTC](https://syncloud.discourse.group/t/max-file-size-in-nextcloud/211/4 "2022-06-06T12:03:14Z")
Is this iphone client? Can you try to upload this file instead of sync (not sure if it is possible on iphone) Can you copy this file to a desktop and upload there using a browser or desktop nextcloud client? ---
**Author:** ![Ben79](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea666f/32.png) [@Ben79](https://syncloud.discourse.group/u/Ben79)\ **Post date:** [6 June 2022 13:40 UTC](https://syncloud.discourse.group/t/max-file-size-in-nextcloud/211/5 "2022-06-06T13:40:34Z")
Hi Boris, Its using the windows client (I had already downloaded the files). I can confirm via the web interface I can upload large files. Thanks for the suggestion. Ill reinstall the client and try via one of my linux desktops. ---
**Author:** ![Ben79](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea666f/32.png) [@Ben79](https://syncloud.discourse.group/u/Ben79)\ **Post date:** [6 June 2022 14:00 UTC](https://syncloud.discourse.group/t/max-file-size-in-nextcloud/211/6 "2022-06-06T14:00:13Z")
OK. So, I found that this was selected: ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/syncloud/original/1X/edf7e7344286250ad8462004319e212adebf46e5.png) But was not prompting me - I have deselected and trialed with a new large file and it works. Ill see how I can have the client re-check all the files and see how i go. ---
**Author:** ![Ben79](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea666f/32.png) [@Ben79](https://syncloud.discourse.group/u/Ben79)\ **Post date:** [6 June 2022 14:02 UTC](https://syncloud.discourse.group/t/max-file-size-in-nextcloud/211/7 "2022-06-06T14:02:53Z")
Next update, I have forced a sync and now all the files are syncing as they should! Thanks for your assistance! ---
**Author:** ![Ben79](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea666f/32.png) [@Ben79](https://syncloud.discourse.group/u/Ben79)\ **Post date:** [7 June 2022 06:24 UTC](https://syncloud.discourse.group/t/max-file-size-in-nextcloud/211/8 "2022-06-07T06:24:32Z")
Another update - Larger files over 4GB via the nextcloud desktop client do indeed fail. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/syncloud/original/1X/82d86262939061d363dfa080b5be3ff46e405ff9.png) Works fine when i directly upload from the web interface. i have tried on two Syncloud server with 2 windows machines. ---
**Author:** ![boris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/74df32/32.png) [@boris](https://syncloud.discourse.group/u/boris)\ **Post date:** [7 June 2022 12:19 UTC](https://syncloud.discourse.group/t/max-file-size-in-nextcloud/211/9 "2022-06-07T12:19:43Z")
OK, I may have broken this in recent update, Can you try this: Create a backup file: ```auto cp /var/snap/nextcloud/current/config/nginx.conf /var/snap/nextcloud/current/config/nginx.conf.bak ``` Fix the size: ```auto sed -i 's/client_max_body_size.*/client_max_body_size 50G;/g' /var/snap/nextcloud/current/config/nginx.conf ``` Restart ```auto snap restart nextcloud ``` Try to sync again. ---
**Author:** ![Ben79](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea666f/32.png) [@Ben79](https://syncloud.discourse.group/u/Ben79)\ **Post date:** [7 June 2022 14:32 UTC](https://syncloud.discourse.group/t/max-file-size-in-nextcloud/211/10 "2022-06-07T14:32:47Z")
Ahh max body size. Yup that did! Syncing is progressing just fine now. Thanks for your quick fix Boris. ---
**Author:** ![boris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/74df32/32.png) [@boris](https://syncloud.discourse.group/u/boris)\ **Post date:** [11 June 2022 18:53 UTC](https://syncloud.discourse.group/t/max-file-size-in-nextcloud/211/11 "2022-06-11T18:53:34Z")
Pushed the fix to the store