How to Limit Sign Up Quantity Per Person

Set a cap on how many slots or items a single participant can claim, whether it's across your whole sign up or per category.

Author Ally PattersonPosted by Ally Patterson
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Quantity Limits for Users is a paid-plan feature that stops one person from claiming more slots or items than you'd like. That might mean capping how many total volunteer shifts someone can sign up for across the year, or making sure one guest doesn't grab every appetizer slot at the potluck.


How to Set a Quantity Limit

  • Log in to your account and go to your Created sign ups.
  • Click the ellipsis icon (•••) next to the sign up and select Edit.
  • On the Settings tab, scroll down to the Preferences heading.
  • Click the Restrictions tab.
  • Click the + symbol next to Quantity Limits for Users.

Choose the Right Limit Type

Once you're in Quantity Limits for Users, you'll see two options. Pick whichever matches how you want to control sign ups.

Limit across the entire sign up

Use this when you have multiple options throughout a sign up and want to cap how many any one person can claim in total.

For example, if your sign up offers volunteer opportunities all year, you can restrict each individual to no more than five total slots. Select this option from the dropdown after entering your limit.

Limit per item

Use this when you want to control how many of a specific item or category one person can claim.

For example, if you only want each guest to bring one dish per category, appetizers, desserts, or drinks, assign a quantity limit of one so everyone gets a chance to contribute, instead of one person signing up for three desserts.

This Feature Requires a Paid Plan

Quantity Limits for Users is available on paid plans.

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Set a quantity limit so no one person claims more than their share, whether it's shifts, slots, or potluck dishes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I limit how many total slots one person signs up for across my whole sign up?
Yes. Choose the option to limit the maximum quantity across the entire sign up, then set your limit.

Can I limit signups per category instead of the whole sign up?
Yes. Choose the per-item option and assign a limit, like one dish per food category, so no single person claims more than their share.

Is this feature available on the free plan?
No. Quantity Limits for Users requires a paid plan.

Where do I find this setting?
On the Settings tab of your sign up, under Preferences, then Restrictions, then Quantity Limits for Users.

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