diff --git a/src/99-local.ini b/src/99-local.ini
index e5ecb1c..ae699a5 100644
--- a/src/99-local.ini
+++ b/src/99-local.ini
@@ -15,3 +15,6 @@ opcache.error_log = "/dev/stdout"
 ; Permit larger file uploads
 post_max_size = 64M
 upload_max_filesize = 64M
+
+; moodle requires higher max_input_vars
+max_input_vars = 5000