Microsoft KB Archive/262145

= XCON: How to Limit the Number of Recipients for Each Message =

PSS ID Number: 262145

Article Last Modified on 6/18/2003

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server

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This article was previously published under Q262145



SUMMARY
In Exchange 2000 Server, an administrator can specify the maximum number of recipients for each message. By default, the limit is set to 5,000 recipients.

If a user tries to send a message that exceeds this limitation, the user receives a non-delivery report (NDR) that is similar to the following:

Your message did not reach some or all of the intended recipients.

Subject:

Sent:

The following recipient(s) could not be reached:

on

The e-mail system limits the number of recipients that can be addressed in a single message. Send the message multiple times to fewer recipients.



MORE INFORMATION
You can change the maximum number of recipients that are allowed for each message by using one of the following two methods:
 * Change the value in global settings, which applies to all mailbox-enabled users:
 * Start Exchange System Manager; click Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Exchange, and then click System Manager.
 * In the left pane, click to expand Global Settings.
 * Right-click Message Delivery, and then click Properties on the shortcut menu.
 * Click the Defaults tab, click Maximum recipients under Recipient Limits, and then type the largest number that is allowed.
 * Change the value for the individual mailbox-enabled user:
 * Start Active Directory Users and Computers; click Start, point to Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Active Directory Users and Computers.
 * Locate the user account that you want to change, and then double-click the object to open the object properties.
 * Click the Exchange General tab, and then click Delivery Options.
 * In the Delivery Options dialog box, click Maximum recipients under Recipient Limits, and then type the largest number that is allowed.

NOTE: When you change the value, remember the following:
 * The number that you set applies to the total number of recipients that are associated with a message (To+Cc+Bcc=total).
 * Each member in a distribution list (personal or server-based) is considered one recipient.

Keywords: kbinfo KB262145

Technology: kbExchange2000Search kbExchange2000Serv kbExchange2000ServSearch kbExchangeSearch

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