File Upload Issues

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Uploads that fail, files you cannot find, and attachments that never arrive.

Most upload problems are size limits. Clientish keeps files small and suggests links for anything larger.

Overview

Find the problem in the table, then check what it says. Error messages are shown exactly as people see them.

Who Can Access

Agency AdminTeam MemberClient

Common Problems

ProblemWhat to check
File refused in chat, tickets or ordersThe limit is 100 KB per file.
File refused on the Files pageThe limit there is 500 KB.
File refused on a public formThe form File Upload field takes up to 1 MB.
Wrong file typeChat takes images, PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and text files.
Can’t find a fileOpen Files and filter by type. Every shared file is listed there.
No Upload File button on FilesIt appears when Google Drive is connected. You can still drop files on the box.
Files table with file name, resource, uploaded by and date

Messages You May See

MessageWhat it means
“…” is over 100 KB. Share a link to it instead.Use a Drive or other link.
… exceeds the 500 KB limit. Share a link to it instead.Files page limit.
Files must be … or smaller. For anything larger, share a link to it instead.The server refused the size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I raise the limit?⌄
No. Share large files as a link.