# Customize tracing payload size

In groundcover, trace spans are subject to a payload size limit. Any span with a payload larger than 10 KB (uncompressed) will be truncated.

The payload size limit applies separately to both the request and the response of the span. When comparing payload sizes, ensure that you know whether the value is reported as compressed or uncompressed. For example, a response of \~3 KB (compressed) might still exceed the 10 KB uncompressed limit and be truncated.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** The groundcover UI displays the *wire size*, which is often smaller because of compression.
{% endhint %}

You can increase the limit by adjusting your values.yaml file. The value must be configured per protocol.

Example configuration:

```yaml
agent:
 sensor:
  httphandler:
   truncationConfig:
    payloadSizeLimit: 20480
```

### Supported Protocols

You can configure payload size limits for the following protocols:

* httphandler
* grpchandler
* redishandler
* sqlhandler
* mongodbhandler
* amqphandler


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