AWS AWS CloudFormation Service Limits
8 quotas for AWS CloudFormation. 2 can be increased.
| Quota | Default | Status |
|---|---|---|
Stacks per regionCommon Maximum number of stacks per region. configuration | 2,000 count | Adjustable |
Resources per stackCommon Maximum number of resources per stack. configuration | 500 count | Fixed |
Template body size (S3)Common Maximum template body size when stored in S3. configuration | 1 MB | Fixed |
Parameters per stack Maximum number of parameters per stack. configuration | 200 count | Fixed |
Outputs per stack Maximum number of outputs per stack. configuration | 200 count | Fixed |
Mappings per template Maximum number of mappings per template. configuration | 200 count | Fixed |
Nested stack depth Maximum nesting depth for stacks. configuration | 5 levels | Fixed |
StackSets per administrator account Maximum StackSets per administrator account. configuration | 100 count | Adjustable |
How to Request a Quota Increase
- 1Open the AWS Service Quotas console.
- 2Select AWS CloudFormation 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 Quotas8
Adjustable2
Fixed6
Commonly Hit3