AWS AWS KMS Service Limits
5 quotas for AWS KMS. 4 can be increased.
| Quota | Default | Status |
|---|---|---|
KMS keys per region Maximum KMS keys per region. configuration | 100,000 count | Adjustable |
Aliases per KMS key Maximum aliases per KMS key. configuration | 50 count | Adjustable |
Cryptographic operations request rateCommon Rate limit varies by key type and operation. throughput | Varies requests/second | Adjustable |
Grants per KMS key Maximum grants per KMS key. configuration | 50,000 count | Adjustable |
Key policy document size Maximum key policy document size. configuration | 32 KB | Fixed |
How to Request a Quota Increase
- 1Open the AWS Service Quotas console.
- 2Select AWS KMS from the service list.
- 3Find the quota and click "Request increase".
- 4Enter the desired value and submit. Most increases are approved within a few hours.
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Total Quotas5
Adjustable4
Fixed1
Commonly Hit1