# Set a total redemption limit

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This feature is available for **All plans**
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## Overview

By default, redeeming programs have no cap on how many times customers can redeem them. Total redemption limits let you set a maximum number of redeems for any program — useful when offering limited-quantity rewards like free gifts, seasonal vouchers, or exclusive discounts.

When the limit is reached, the program is automatically marked as sold out and customers can no longer redeem it.

## How to set up

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**Open a redeeming program**

Go to **Reward programs** → **Redeeming programs**, then select any program (Discount, Free gift, or Free shipping) to edit it.
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**Enable redemption limit**

Scroll to the **Redemption limit** card. Choose **Redemption limit** (instead of No limitation).
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**Set the program total limitation**

Enter the maximum number of total redeems allowed in the **Program total limitation** field (e.g. `50`).

Once this number is reached, no more customers can redeem the program regardless of their individual limits.
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**Optionally limit per customer (optional)**

Check **Each customer's limit** to also set a per-customer cap. Enter the maximum number of times a single customer can redeem this program.

Both limits work together — the program stops when either cap is hit first.
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**Save your changes**

Click **Save**. The program now tracks redeems and will automatically become unavailable once the total limit is reached.
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## Monitoring and resetting

Once a total limit is set, Joy shows a **Current total of redemptions** counter alongside the limit so you can track usage at a glance.

If you need to reopen a sold-out program (e.g., after restocking), click **Reset** next to the counter. This resets the count to zero and makes the program available again.

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Resetting the redemption count is permanent and cannot be undone. Only completed redemptions are counted — pending or failed redeems are not included.
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## How it looks to customers

When a program's total limit is reached, the reward appears as **Sold out** in the loyalty widget. Customers can see it but cannot redeem it.

## FAQ

**Does the limit reset automatically (daily, weekly)?** No. The total redemption limit does not reset on a schedule. You must reset it manually using the Reset button in the admin.

**What happens to pending redemptions when the limit is hit?** Only completed redemptions count toward the total. If a redemption is in progress when the limit is reached, it will still be processed.

**Can I change the limit after the program is live?** Yes. You can increase or decrease the limit at any time. Changes take effect immediately and do not affect existing redemptions.

**Does this work with all reward types?** Yes. Total redemption limits apply to Discount programs, Free gift programs, and Free shipping programs.