What Is HTTP 413 Payload Too Large?

HTTP 413 Payload Too Large explained, and what it means when you see it in CI/CD and deployments.

HTTP 413 means the request entity is larger than the server is willing to process.

What it means

A 413 happens when an upload exceeds a size limit (proxy, web server, or app). The fix is to shrink the payload or raise the limit.

When you see it in CI/CD

In CI, a 413 appears when uploading large artifacts or test reports to an API. Compress the payload or chunk the upload.

Key takeaways

• 413 means the body is too large.
• Shrink the payload or raise the limit.
• Common on large artifact uploads.

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