Fix Discord Mobile File Upload Limit Showing Wrong Size on Pro Account

You subscribe to Discord Nitro or a server boost that should give you a 500 MB file upload limit, but on your mobile device the app still shows 25 MB or 100 MB. This mismatch happens because the Discord mobile client sometimes fails to refresh subscription data after a plan change, a payment renewal, or a server boost grant. The wrong upload limit also appears when the app cache stores outdated permission data from your server roles. This article explains why the display error occurs and provides five step-by-step fixes to restore the correct upload size on Android and iOS.

Why Discord Mobile Shows the Wrong Upload Limit on a Pro Account

Discord determines your file upload limit based on your active subscription and the permissions of the server where you are uploading. On mobile, the app stores this data locally in a cache to reduce network requests. When your subscription changes — for example, you upgrade from Nitro Classic to Nitro — the mobile app may still read the old cached limit instead of requesting the new one from Discord’s servers.

A second root cause is server-specific upload limits. Even if you have a Nitro account, each server can set its own maximum file size in Server Settings > Roles > Manage Permissions. If a server role limits uploads to 25 MB, that restriction overrides your Nitro allowance. The mobile app then displays the lower server limit.

A third cause is a delayed server boost activation. When you use a boost pass or a Nitro subscription that grants server boosts, Discord’s backend may take several minutes to apply the boost. During that window, your upload limit remains at the non-boosted level.

Steps to Fix the Wrong Upload Limit on Discord Mobile

Try these fixes in order. Test your upload limit after each step by attempting to attach a file larger than 25 MB but smaller than your expected limit.

Fix 1: Clear the Discord App Cache

1. Open your device Settings
   On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Discord > Storage. On iOS, go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Discord.
2. Tap Clear Cache on Android
   On Android, tap Clear Cache. Do not tap Clear Data because that logs you out. On iOS, tap Offload App, then reinstall Discord from the App Store. Offloading removes the cache but keeps your documents and data.
3. Restart Discord and check the upload limit
   Open Discord, join any text channel, and tap the plus icon to attach a file. Check the visible size limit message below the file name.

Fix 2: Force Refresh Your Nitro Status from Billing Settings

1. Go to User Settings
   In Discord mobile, tap your avatar in the bottom right corner, then tap the gear icon to open User Settings.
2. Open Billing Settings
   Scroll down and tap Billing. Your current plan and the next billing date appear at the top.
3. Tap Nitro Status
   Tap the Nitro Status row. The app sends a fresh request to Discord’s servers to verify your subscription. After a few seconds, the correct upload limit should appear.
4. Return to a text channel and test
   Go back to any server, tap the attach button, and verify the limit has updated.

Fix 3: Check Server-Specific Upload Permissions

1. Identify the server where the limit is wrong
   Note the server name. The upload limit may be correct in other servers.
2. Ask a server admin to check role permissions
   The admin should go to Server Settings > Roles. For each role you have, click Manage Permissions and find the Send Messages permission group. The Upload Files option shows the maximum file size in MB. If it is set to 25 MB, that overrides your Nitro limit.
3. Request the admin to increase the limit
   The admin can change Upload Files to 500 MB or higher. After the change, you must restart the Discord mobile app for the new limit to appear.

Fix 4: Wait for Server Boost Activation

1. Check if you recently applied a boost pass
   If you used a boost pass from a Nitro subscription, the boost may not be active yet.
2. Wait 15 minutes
   Discord can take up to 15 minutes to apply server boosts. During this time, your upload limit stays at the server’s default level.
3. Restart Discord mobile after the wait
   Fully close the app from the recent apps menu, then reopen it. Test the upload limit again.

Fix 5: Re-login to Your Discord Account

1. Log out of Discord on mobile
   Go to User Settings > Account. Scroll to the bottom and tap Log Out.
2. Close the app completely
   On Android, swipe Discord away from the recent apps list. On iOS, double-tap the Home button and swipe up on Discord.
3. Reopen Discord and log in
   Enter your credentials. The app performs a full account data refresh, including your subscription and upload limit.
4. Test the upload limit
   Attach a file in any text channel to confirm the correct size is displayed.

If Discord Still Shows the Wrong Upload Limit After the Main Fixes

Upload limit shows 25 MB in all servers

This usually means your Nitro subscription has expired or the payment failed. Open User Settings > Billing and check your subscription status. If it shows Expired or Past Due, renew your plan. After renewal, the upload limit updates within a few minutes.

Upload limit shows 100 MB instead of 500 MB

A 100 MB limit indicates you have Nitro Classic, not full Nitro. Nitro Classic allows 100 MB uploads. If you believe you subscribed to full Nitro, check your billing history in User Settings > Billing. If a downgrade occurred, upgrade again to Nitro to get the 500 MB limit.

Upload limit is correct on desktop but wrong on mobile

This confirms a mobile cache issue. Follow Fix 1 (Clear Cache) and Fix 2 (Force Refresh Nitro Status) in sequence. If the problem persists, uninstall and reinstall the Discord mobile app. Reinstallation forces a complete cache rebuild.

Discord Plan Upload Limits: Nitro vs Nitro Classic vs Free

Item	Free Account	Nitro Classic	Nitro
Upload limit per file	25 MB	100 MB	500 MB
Server boost slots included	0	0	2
Monthly price	$0	$9.99	$9.99
Custom emoji upload	0 slots	100 slots	100 slots

Note that the price for Nitro and Nitro Classic is the same in some regions, but Nitro includes two server boost slots and the higher 500 MB upload limit. Always verify your plan in User Settings > Billing to confirm which upload size you should expect.

You can now force the correct upload limit to appear on Discord mobile by clearing the app cache, refreshing your Nitro status from Billing settings, and checking server-specific permissions. If the limit remains wrong, wait for server boost activation or re-login to your account. For a permanent fix, ensure your payment method is valid and your subscription is active. As an advanced tip, use the desktop Discord app to check your exact upload limit in User Settings > Billing — if the desktop shows the correct limit, the problem is isolated to the mobile cache and you can skip the other fixes.