Article version: Enterprise Server 2.13

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Setting Git push limits

To keep the user file system from growing too large, users will receive a warning message if they add new files or update existing files larger than 50 MB. Additionally, end users will be blocked by default from pushing files or updating existing files larger than 100 MB.

Note: Only files larger than 50 MB will be checked against the Git push limit. If you need to set a lower push limit, contact GitHub Enterprise Support or GitHub Premium Support for assistance.

  1. In the upper-right corner of any page, click .

    Rocketship icon for accessing site admin settings

  2. In the left sidebar, click Admin center.

    Admin Center tab

  3. Under "Repository upload limit", use the drop-down menu and click a maximum object size.

    Drop-down menu with maximum object size options

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