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Default Nginx Client_max_body_size
The default value for the client_max_body_size directive in Nginx is 1 megabyte (1M). This setting controls the maximum size of the client request body, which includes file uploads and POST data. I...
Nginx: Send All Requests to a Single Html Page
To configure Nginx to redirect all requests to a single HTML page, you can use the try_files directive within a location block in your Nginx configuration. This setup is commonly used for single-pa...
Nginx.service Failed Because the Control Process Exited
If the nginx.service fails to start with the error "failed because the control process exited," it usually indicates that there was a problem with the Nginx configuration or the service startup pro...
How to Edit Nginx.conf to Increase File Size Upload
To increase the maximum file size upload in Nginx, you'll need to modify the nginx.conf file to adjust the client_max_body_size directive. This directive controls the maximum size of the client req...
Locate the Nginx.conf File My Nginx Is Actually Using
To locate the nginx.conf file that your Nginx server is actually using, you can follow these steps: 1. Check the Nginx Process The Nginx process usually has a command line that shows the path to th...
Nginx: [Emerg] Could Not Build the Server_names_hash, You Should Increase Server_names_hash_bucket_size
The error [Emerg] could not build the server_names_hash, you should increase the hash size in Nginx occurs when the number of server names in your configuration exceeds the default hash table size,...
Increasing Client_max_body_size in Nginx Conf on Aws Elastic Beanstalk
To increase the client_max_body_size directive in Nginx configuration on an AWS Elastic Beanstalk environment, you need to modify the Nginx configuration used by the Elastic Beanstalk environment. ...
How Can I Tell if My Server Is Serving Gzipped Content?
To determine if your server is serving gzipped (compressed) content, you can use several methods. Gzip compression helps reduce the size of the data being transferred between the server and client,...
413 Request Entity Too Large - File Upload Issue
The 413 Request Entity Too Large error occurs when the server is unable to process a request because the payload (such as a file upload) exceeds the allowed size limit. In the context of Nginx, thi...
How to Run Nginx Within a Docker Container Without Halting?
Running Nginx within a Docker container is a common practice, and ensuring that it continues running smoothly without halting is crucial for maintaining a stable service. Here’s a comprehensive gui...
Nginx: Stat() Failed (13: Permission Denied)
The stat() failed (13: Permission Denied) error in Nginx typically indicates that Nginx does not have the necessary permissions to access a file or directory. This can occur due to improper file or...
How Do I Prevent a Gateway Timeout With Fastcgi on Nginx
A gateway timeout error in Nginx, often represented as a 504 Gateway Timeout, occurs when Nginx is unable to get a response from an upstream server (like PHP-FPM) within a specified time limit. To ...
Nginx Serves .Php Files as Downloads, Instead of Executing Them
When Nginx serves .php files as downloads instead of executing them, it usually indicates that PHP processing is not correctly configured. Unlike Apache, which can handle PHP directly through its m...
How to Redirect to a Different Domain Using Nginx?
Redirecting to a different domain using Nginx is a common task for handling changes in domain names, ensuring consistency, or managing URL structures. Nginx makes this process straightforward with ...
Nginx: How to Not Exit if "Host Not Found in Upstream"?
In Nginx, if you're using an upstream block and a specified server is not found or is down, Nginx will typically return an error to the client. By default, if Nginx cannot connect to any of the ups...
Nginx to Reverse Proxy Websockets and Enable Ssl (Wss://)?
To configure Nginx as a reverse proxy for WebSocket connections and enable SSL/TLS (for wss://), you'll need to set up both WebSocket-specific configuration and SSL/TLS settings. Here's a step-by-s...
Nginx 403 Forbidden for All Files
A 403 Forbidden error in Nginx indicates that the server understands the request but refuses to authorize it. If you're encountering this error for all files, it usually means there are permission ...
Nginx Reverse Proxy Causing 504 Gateway Timeout
A 504 Gateway Timeout error in Nginx when used as a reverse proxy indicates that Nginx was unable to receive a timely response from the upstream server it is proxying to. This can occur for several...
What's the Difference of $Host and $Http_host in Nginx
In Nginx, $host and $http_host are variables used to represent different aspects of the HTTP request, specifically related to the Host header. While they may seem similar, they serve slightly diffe...
Possible Reason for Nginx 499 Error Codes
The 499 status code in Nginx is a non-standard code used by Nginx to indicate that the client has closed the connection before the server has finished processing the request. This error is specific...
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