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Changing the maximum Size for File Uploads

Zequel - Support
posted this on January 17, 2011 02:35 pm

The default maximum size for uploads is 10 MB. This setting affects attachments and Word documents. In order to change the default setting, please follow these steps:

  1. Find the php.ini file located under C:\Windows or C:\WINNT – depending on the operating system - under the Web server where DynamicPolicy is installed.

  2. Using Notepad or WordPad, change the following parameters:

     

    post_max_size = 10M 

    upload_max_filesize = 10M 

  3. Enter the desired size. For example for 20 MB enter 20M.

  4. Save the file.

  5. Restart IIS using iisreset.

 

Warning: uploading large file will affect performance since users will need to download large files as well. The recommended maximum size is 10 MB. Policies and procedures should be divided into smaller file sizes to avoid delays with downloads. Smaller files (fewer pages) are also better for users to read.