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What to Do When an Email Attachment Is Too Large

Send a large file when the mail provider refuses the attachment size.

Quick Answer

Compress it when practical or use a trusted cloud/file service with appropriate sharing permissions.

Step by Step

  1. Open the relevant email account or application.
  2. Compress it when practical or use a trusted cloud/file service with appropriate sharing permissions.
  3. Review the result carefully before making any permanent deletion, forwarding, or account change.
  4. Confirm the change worked from the mailbox or settings page.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Menu names can differ between web, desktop, mobile, classic, and newer versions of an email application.
  • For business or managed accounts, administrator policies can restrict some settings.