How to Configure File Size Limits

When using the Appspace Intranet platform, understanding file size limits is crucial for efficient content management and smooth operation. File size limits vary depending on whether you’re using the cloud-based version or an on-premises deployment of Appspace.

For cloud-based users, file upload limits are set by Appspace’s cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimized performance and security. On the other hand, on-premises deployments allow for more flexibility, as file size limits can be configured according to the organization’s server capacity and needs. It’s important to be aware of these limits to avoid disruptions in uploading and sharing content across your organization.

This article provides Administrators with information regarding SharePoint file size limits, and an outline for configuring the file size limits for SharePoint on-premises deployments.

Prerequisites

• The Global Administrator user role with Windows Server Administrator permissions.

File Size Limits for Cloud

The maximum file size for uploads through the Appspace Intranet user interface is 250MB, as this aligns with the limitations set by the SharePoint API. However, if users need to upload larger files, they can do so manually using the SharePoint document library interface, which supports files up to 15GB.

Here’s a quick overview of the file size limits:

This distinction ensures that users can manage and share content effectively while staying within the platform’s technical constraints.

File Size Limits for On-Premises

The default maximum file upload size in SharePoint on-premises is 50MB. However, this limit can be increased by adjusting the configuration settings in both SharePoint and IIS servers, allowing for a maximum file size of up to 2,047MB (approximately 2GB). This customization provides greater flexibility for organizations that need to handle larger files within their on-premises SharePoint environment.

Here’s a quick overview of the file size limits:

This table highlights the default file size limit in SharePoint on-premises and the potential to increase it through server configuration, offering flexibility for managing larger files.

Configure File Size Limits on SharePoint

Perform the following instructions from the SharePoint server:

1. Navigate to Start > All Programs > Administrative Tools > SharePoint Central Administration > Application Management.
2. In the Web Applications section, click Manage web application.
3. Select the web application you wish to change the file size limit, and click General Settings from the ribbon.
4. In the Web Application General Settings page, navigate to the Maximum Upload Size section.
5. Enter the maximum file size limit in the Maximum upload size field, and click OK. Maximum file size limit up to 2047 MB ( 2 GB ).

Configure File Size Limits on IIS

Perform the following instructions from the IIS server:

1. Navigate to the “C:\inetpub\wwwroot\wss\VirtualDirectories\<Virtual Directory>” folder, and open the web.config file with an editor.
2. Locate the following attribute and increase its value to the desired timeout duration (in seconds) and size (in MB):

   <httpRuntime executionTimeout="xxxx" maxRequestLength="yyyy" />

3. Once done, save the web.config file, and perform an IISReset.