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# Usage Limits

Set restrictions for downloads, uploads, or overall usage to maintain control over your content.

## Download Restrictions

Limit the number of downloads. If your downloads are already limited by the global settings, you can set custom limits for this module.

| Setting                                         | Description                                                                                              |
| ----------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Restriction Period**                          | Defines the time frame for applying usage limits. Choose from predefined periods.                        |
| <h4><strong>Download Restrictions</strong></h4> | Limit the number of downloads.                                                                           |
| — **Bandwidth usage (in GB)**                   | The total amount of bandwidth a user is allowed to use in the selected restriction period.               |
| — **Downloads**                                 | The number of files a user can download in the selected restriction period.                              |
| — **Downloads per file**                        | The number of times the same file can be downloaded by the same user in the selected restriction period. |
| — **ZIP downloads**                             | The number of ZIP files a user can download in the selected restriction period.                          |
| — **Exclude Roles & Users**                     | Select which roles or users are excluded from the limits set above.                                      |