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# Managing limits

> Configure Tracer limits in Console with lifecycle controls, filters, scope conditions, and period-based caps.

Use the **Limits** page to define spending caps by period and transaction context.

## Accessing the Limits page

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In the Tracer sidebar, select **Limits**. The page opens as **Transaction Limits** with the helper **What is a Limit?**.

## Available filters

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| Filter     | Options                                           |
| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **Search** | Search by name and account ID                     |
| **Status** | All, Active, Inactive, Draft                      |
| **Period** | All Periods, Daily, Monthly, Per Transaction      |
| **Type**   | All Types, PIX, Card, Wire, Crypto, ACH, Internal |

Items per page is also configurable.

## Limit cards

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Each card shows:

* Limit name and limit type.
* Max amount and currency.
* Limit status (`ACTIVE`, `INACTIVE`, `DRAFT`).
* Scope badges (when configured).
* Action menu.

## Limit actions

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| Action            | Behavior                                            |
| ----------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| **Details**       | Opens the limit side panel                          |
| **Activate**      | Moves limit to `ACTIVE`                             |
| **Deactivate**    | Moves limit to `INACTIVE`                           |
| **Move to Draft** | Available for `INACTIVE` limits; returns to `DRAFT` |
| **Delete**        | Permanently deletes limit with confirmation         |

<Warning>
  An `ACTIVE` limit must be deactivated before moving back to `DRAFT`.
</Warning>

## Creating a new limit

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<Steps>
  <Step>
    Click **New Limit**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Fill the side panel:

    | Field           | Required | Notes                                 |
    | --------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------- |
    | **Name**        | Yes      | Limit name                            |
    | **Description** | No       | Limit context                         |
    | **Limit Type**  | Yes      | `DAILY`, `MONTHLY`, `PER_TRANSACTION` |
    | **Currency**    | Yes      | `BRL`, `USD`, `EUR`                   |
    | **Max Amount**  | Yes      | Numeric max amount                    |
    | **Scope**       | No       | Context restrictions                  |
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **Create**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

New limits are created in `DRAFT` status.

## Editing a limit

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Open **Details** to edit. The Console only allows saving changes for `DRAFT` limits and shows **Only draft limits can be edited** otherwise.

`Limit Type` and `Currency` are locked when editing an existing limit.

## Scope

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Scope conditions support:

| Scope type       | Input                                                         |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Account          | UUID                                                          |
| Merchant         | UUID                                                          |
| Segment          | UUID                                                          |
| Portfolio        | UUID                                                          |
| Transaction Type | Selector (`CARD`, `PIX`, `WIRE`, `CRYPTO`, `ACH`, `INTERNAL`) |
| Sub Type         | Text                                                          |

Use **Add Condition** to add scope entries.

## Related

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* [Spending limits](/en/tracer/spending-limits) - Conceptual guide
* [Create limit](/en/reference/tracer/create-limit) - API reference
* [Update limit](/en/reference/tracer/update-limit) - API reference
* [Retrieve limit usage](/en/reference/tracer/retrieve-limit-usage) - API reference