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FIX: Dropbox error 413

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Troubleshooting theDropboxerror 413 is straightforward, mostly because it gives you an insight into the issue. The full message reads:

DropboxError 413: Request Entity Too Large

Although the message suggests that youruploadsize exceeds a limit, theDropboxerror 413 is tricky. You may be able touploadan item today, but then it fails tomorrow, saying that the entity is too large.

Thankfully, some solutions have helpedDropboxusers, as this is a fairly common error message. Clear theDropboxerror 413 with the methods here.

How do I repair the Dropbox error 413?

1. Reset your router

You have successfully restarted your router the right way. Note that you should not press any button labeledReset. Mostly, these buttons actually refer to a factory reset.

If you still get theDropboxerror 413 after restarting the router, then proceed tosolution 2.

2. Check free space on Dropbox storage

Exceeding your storage space can cause the error. This guide will teach you to fix it.

3. Reduce the size of the upload

Error codes are mostly generic, and theDropboxerror 413 is almost always a problem withuploadsize. You could be getting theDropboxerror 413 because you areuploadinga file that’s too large.

If youruploadis considerably large, then you can easily compress the file(s) or folder(s) using adesktop application.This guide tells you all you need to know about file compression in Windows.

What happens if the compressed file is still too large?

If you get theDropboxerror 413 whenuploadingthe compressed folder, here’s what you can do:

One of these solutions will repair theDropboxerror 413. However, in the unlikely event that none of them works, one last tip is to tryuploadingthe file from a different client.

If you get theDropboxerror 413 on your PC client, try it again on your mobileapp, etc.

Of course, there areother decentralized cloud services that are just as good.

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Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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