HTTP 413 Content Too Large vs 530 Site Frozen
HTTP 413 (Content Too Large) is a 4xx Client Error response, while 530 (Site Frozen) is a 5xx Server Error response. 413 indicates that the request payload exceeds the server's size limit. In contrast, 530 means that cloudflare-specific. Used by Pantheon hosting to indicate a frozen site.
Description
The request payload exceeds the server's size limit.
When You See It
When uploading files that exceed the server's maximum upload size.
How to Fix
Reduce the payload size. Check server limits (Nginx: client_max_body_size, Apache: LimitRequestBody).
Description
Cloudflare-specific. Used by Pantheon hosting to indicate a frozen site.
When You See It
When a site on Pantheon hosting has been frozen due to inactivity.
How to Fix
Reactivate the site on the hosting platform.
Key Differences
413 is a 4xx Client Error response, while 530 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 413: The request payload exceeds the server's size limit.
HTTP 530: Cloudflare-specific. Used by Pantheon hosting to indicate a frozen site.
You encounter 413 when when uploading files that exceed the server's maximum upload size.
You encounter 530 when when a site on Pantheon hosting has been frozen due to inactivity.
When to Use Which
For 413 (Content Too Large): Reduce the payload size. Check server limits (Nginx: client_max_body_size, Apache: LimitRequestBody). For 530 (Site Frozen): Reactivate the site on the hosting platform.