Diff limits administration
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Showing the full contents of large files can cause merge requests to load more slowly. To prevent this, set maximum values for the diff size, number of files changed, and number of lines changed.
When a diff reaches 10% of any of these values, GitLab shows the files in a collapsed view with a link to expand the diff. Diffs that exceed any of these values are shown as Too large, and you cannot expand them in the UI:
| Value | Definition | Default value | Maximum value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum diff patch size | The total size, in bytes, of the entire diff. | 200 KB | 500 KB |
| Maximum diff files | The total number of files changed in a diff. | 1000 | 3000 |
| Maximum diff lines | The total number of lines changed in a diff. | 50,000 | 100,000 |
Diff limits cannot be configured on GitLab.com.
For details about diff files, view changes between files. Read more about the built-in limits for merge requests and diffs.
Configure diff limits
These settings are experimental. An increased maximum increases resource consumption of your instance. Keep this in mind when adjusting the maximum.
To set maximum values for diff display in merge requests:
- On the left sidebar, at the bottom, select Admin.
- Select Settings > General.
- Expand Diff limits.
- Enter a value for the diff limit.
- Select Save changes.