How do I increase my IAM quota?

Resolution

If the IAM resource has an adjustable quota, then submit the quota increase through the Service Quotas console. When you submit the quota increase request, the Service Quotas console automatically approves requests that are within the allowed quota. If the input value exceeds the maximum quota, then the console automatically creates an AWS Support case for further review.

For information about the default and maximum adjustable quota values, see the default and maximum quotas for IAM resources.

Important: Although IAM is a global service, you can view and request IAM quota increases only in the US East (N. Virginia) AWS Region. The Service Quotas console in other Regions doesn't show options to increase IAM quotas.

To submit the quota increase, complete the following steps:

1. Open the Service Quotas console in the us-east-1 Region.
2. In the navigation pane, choose AWS services.
3. In the AWS services search bar, enter AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).
4. For Quota name, choose the quota that you want to increase.
   Note: Make sure that the Adjustability value equals Account level. If the Adjustability value is Not adjustable, then you can't adjust the quota.
5. Choose Request increase at account level.
6. For Increase quota value, enter the quota amount.
7. Choose Request.
   Note: In the Recent quota increase request section, the status shows Pending.
8. Wait a few minutes, and then refresh the page.

If the quota increase request doesn't exceed the maximum quota, then the status changes to Approved. To view your new quota, check the Applied account-level quota value field. If the quota increase request exceeds the maximum quota, then the status changes to Case opened. You can view the case in the AWS Support Center. You can also verify your quota request with the Service Quotas console quota request history.

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