Property reference

sn_communities.attachments.max_allowed_size

The sn_communities.attachments.max_allowed_size property sets the maximum file size for attachments in the community. This limit helps manage storage and performance, making it important for administrators to review based on community usage patterns.

Default: 5 Type: string Application: Communities

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? It defines the upper limit for attachment file sizes in the community, ensuring that uploads do not exceed the specified maximum.
What area does it affect? Community attachments
What does the default mean? The default value is "5", which is the baseline setting used unless it is changed.
When should you review it? Review this property when adjusting community attachment capabilities or addressing user upload issues.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name sn_communities.attachments.max_allowed_size
Sys ID f8c1171ac7401300038b4865cb9763e6
Type string
Application Communities
Default value 5
Description Maximum allowed attachment file size in MB that can be used to limit the maximum file size of community attachment. It works as upper-cap for system property "sn_communities.attachments.max_file_size".
Updated 2018-02-06 02:58:33

Sources

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... additional search sources to be included • Type: string • Default value: "community-forums, community sn_communities.scheduling.allow_authors Allow or restrict authors to schedule the content • Type: boolean • Default value: Yes sn_communities.attachments.max_allowed_size Maximum file size of an attachment in the comm "sn_communities.attachments.max_file_size". © 2026 ServiceNow, Inc. All rights reserved. ServiceNow, the ServiceNow logo, Now, and other ServiceNow marks are trademarks and/or registered ...