Compressing files requires "workspace" in the server's memory. Massive ZIPs can exhaust that memory.
If you only need a few specific items, download them one by one. This avoids the compression process entirely. total size of requested files is too large for ziponthefly
The quickest way to bypass this limit is to change how you are requesting the data. or a private FTP client)
If the service offers a desktop application (like OneDrive, Dropbox, or a private FTP client), use it. Sync clients download files natively without needing to wrap them in a ZIP archive first. Why Servers Impose These Limits total size of requested files is too large for ziponthefly
Limits are rarely about your internet speed and almost always about server resources.