Finding the max_allowed_packet Settings for MySQL

These steps explain how to find the max_allowed_packet settings for MySQL.  This value can be found by SSHing into a VPS or Dedicated Server via root and running a command to display the set value. SSH access will need to be set up for the server to complete this process.

Find max_allowed_packet Setting

IMPORTANT: This solution will require root access. If this needs to be obtained, follow the guide on requesting root access.

1. SSH into the server via Root
2. Run the following command
   

   grep -i max_allowed /etc/my.cnf

3. Output from the command will then display with the value that is set for max_allowed_packet

   max_allowed_packet=268435456