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Error "maximum message size quota for incoming messages (65536) has been exceeded" when using the API

Symptoms

When developing using the API, the following error occurs:

The maximum message size quota for incoming messages (65536) has been exceeded. To increase the quota, use the maxReceivedMessageSize property on the appropriate binding element.


Reason

By default, the maximum message size quota on the client machine is 65536.

Resolution

In the API Web.config file, increase or add the value for the property maxReceivedMessageSize. For instance :

<binding maxReceivedMessageSize="2147483647" … >