User limit of inotify instances reached or too many open files

What can I do to fix this error from popping up and stopping the server from starting
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Lildirt2y ago
This is originating from the host OS, which is probably Linux of some kind. You'll need to do what it says: increase the inotify limit or the amount of open files. From my experience, the open file limit is usually astronomically high, so it's probably the inotify thing. See https://stackoverflow.com/questions/32281277/too-many-open-files-failed-to-initialize-inotify-the-user-limit-on-the-total
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Too many open files - Failed to initialize inotify: the user limit ...
How can I fix below problem? I am using compass. Too many open files - Failed to initialize inotify: the user limit on the total number of inotify instances has been reached. /home/rmack/
Lildirt
Lildirt2y ago
Check your open file limit, and check your inotify limit. If the open file limit is like 9 billion, it's the inotify thing. Double it. This also assumes you have access to the host OS. If you're using a managed host, open a support ticket with them.
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BoualaykkOP2y ago
Thank you! !answered
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