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# Limit maximum number of attachments in email

# Limit maximum number of attachments in email {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
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* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 Minute Lesedauer

Configure the number of inbound email attachments allowed per Email \[sys_email\] record on your instance.
Use the glide.email.inbound.max_attachment_count system property to control the maximum number of inbound email attachments allowed per Email \[sys_email\] record on your instance.

Set the value of this property to 30 or less to help avoid instance performance degradation.

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| Attribute | Description |
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| Configuration name | glide.email.inbound.max_attachment_count |
| Configuration type | System Properties (/sys_properties_list.do) |
| Data type | integer |
| Recommended value | 30 or less |
| Default value | 30 |
| Fallback value | 50 |
| Category | [File and resources](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/5~TKzbBqQIVPVFIiiTAcxg "The file and resources category ensures applications handle untrusted file data securely and store untrusted data from untrusted sources with limited permissions in an appropriate location.") |
| Security risk | * Severity score: 5.3 * CVSS score: Medium * Security risk details: Setting the property value to greater than 30 can lead to degradation issues. {#sc-limit-maximum-number-of-attachments-in-email__ul_g1g_3sf_xwb} |
| Dependencies and prerequisites | None |
| References | * [Email properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_EmailProperties&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US) * [Attachment limit properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=r_AttachmentLimitProperties&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US) {#sc-limit-maximum-number-of-attachments-in-email__ul_qyf_htd_c3c} |
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