Short answer
The limit comes from PHP’s
upload_max_filesize and post_max_size. Raise both in your PHP settings. If the files are big — video especially — uploading by FTP into the right folder is faster and avoids the limit entirely.Learn more
- “The uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive”Why WordPress rejects large uploads, how to check the current limit, and the options for uploading files bigger than it.
- Changing PHP settings: memory_limit, upload size and execution timeWhich PHP settings people usually need to change, how to find out which ones your account can adjust, and why server limits act as ceilings.
- How to upload files with the DirectAdmin File ManagerUpload, edit, move and delete website files in your browser with DirectAdmin’s File Manager, including hidden files and bulk operations.
Everything in this guide works on Traxio’s PHP hosting, which is free for 30 days and £0.99 a month after that.