| copyright | lastupdated | keywords | subcollection | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2019-03-08 |
maximum limits, IBM Cloud IAM, limits, maximum policies |
iam |
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{: #iam_limits}
The following table lists the maximum limits for {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} Identity and Access Management (IAM) resources. These limits apply to any user who can create {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} IAM resources, and if a limit is exceeded you will receive an exception and not be allowed to create any new resources beyond that limit.
| Resource | Max |
|---|---|
| Access groups per account | 500 |
| Access groups per user | 50 |
| Service IDs per account | 2000 |
| API Keys per identity | 20 |
| Dynamic rules per access group | 5 |
| {:caption="Table 1. IAM Account Limits" caption-side="top"} |
A maximum of 1,000 policies and service to service authorizations within one account is recommended to ensure optimal performance within your account. {: tip}