Quotas
Default resource limits and how to request increases.
Each VPC has resource quotas that limit how much compute, storage, and networking you can use. Quotas prevent runaway costs and ensure fair resource allocation.
Default limits
| Resource | Free tier | Pay-as-you-go |
|---|---|---|
| CPU requests | 2 cores | 8 cores |
| CPU limits | 4 cores | 16 cores |
| Memory requests | 4 GiB | 16 GiB |
| Memory limits | 8 GiB | 32 GiB |
| Pods | 20 | 100 |
| Persistent volumes | 10 | 50 |
| Total storage | 50 GiB | 500 GiB |
Viewing your usage
Go to VPC Settings → Quotas to see:
- Current usage for each resource
- Quota limit for each resource
- Usage percentage
Requesting an increase
If you need more resources:
- Go to VPC Settings → Quotas
- Click Request Increase
- Select the resource and the new limit you need
- Add a brief justification
- Submit
Quota increase requests are reviewed by the SMLL team. You'll be notified when your request is approved or denied.
What happens at the limit
When you hit a quota:
- New resource creation is blocked (e.g. you can't create more databases or services)
- Existing resources continue running normally
- You receive a notification about the quota being reached
Quotas are enforced at the Kubernetes namespace level via ResourceQuota objects.