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# Limit the number of activity stream entries

# Limit the number of activity stream entries {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated July 2, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

You can set a system property to limit the number of entries allowed in an activity
stream.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Enter <kbd class="ph userinput">sys_properties.list</kbd> in the Navigation filter.
2. Search for the property glide.history.max_entries.
3. Edit the Value property to set the maximum number of entries that users can view in an activity stream.  
   Note:  
   New entries do not count towards the max number until the form is refreshed.
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   | Option | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | glide.history.max_entries |
   | Description | Maximum number of entries allowed to display in an activity stream. The default number is 250. New entries do not count towards the max number until the form is refreshed. |
   | Type | integer |
   | Default value | 250 |
   [ ]

   {#limit-activity-stream-entries__table_tmz_szc_mz}
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