Set-Mailbox -RecipientLimits

In Easy365Manager, you can enter a number in “Maximum recipients for sent messages” to control the maximum number of recipients a mailbox user can send messages to.

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You can quickly locate the setting by opening up properties for a user, selecting the Mailbox tab, and clicking on Delivery Restrictions.

This opens up the following form, where “Maximum recipients for sent messages” is found:

In Easy365Manager, the “Maximum recipients for sent messages” setting corresponds to the ‘RecipientLimits’ parameter of the Set-Mailbox PowerShell command.

The PowerShell command “Set-Mailbox -RecipientLimits” is used together with a number value that indicates the maximum amount of recipients:

Set-Mailbox -Identity lene.hau -RecipientLimits 500

The benefit of using the “Set-Mailbox -RecipientLimits” command is that it helps manage and regulate email traffic, preventing users from inadvertently causing congestion or overloading the mail server with excessively large distributions. By setting appropriate limits, organizations can ensure efficient email communication, maintain server performance, and prevent misuse. This command also contributes to better resource utilization and helps avoid potential disruptions caused by excessive email traffic.