# Active Directory - Maximum Number of Computer Accounts Allowed in This Domain

> Active Directory throw the following error: Exceeded the Maximum Number of Computer Accounts Allowed to Create in this Domain

- Canonical URL: <https://carlossura.com/blog/maximum-number-of-computer-accounts-allowed-in-this-domain/>
- Author: Carlos Sura
- Published: 2023-11-14
- Tags: Windows, ad, server, active directory

I was trying to create VMs and join those automatically to the Active Directory domain but somehow I reached the limit and everytime I tried to join a new one I got the following message: **"Maximum Number of Computer Accounts Allowed in This Domain"**

After using Google a little bit I was able to find the solution with the following steps:

```
1. In the AD controller run adsiedit.msc
2. Identify the DC and browse the DC=
3. Once you have it, select it and right click on it, go to properties
4. Scroll down to DS-MachineAccountQuota and change it to your desired value.
```

I know it would be better with some screenshots but I just don't have enough time at the moment. Maybe later.