# Limit the number of connections between origin server and edge server when using relay server

**URL:** <https://community.wowza.com/t/limit-the-number-of-connections-between-origin-server-and-edge-server-when-using-relay-server/54756>\
**Category:** Wowza Streaming Engine\
**Created:** [March 4, 2020, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/limit-the-number-of-connections-between-origin-server-and-edge-server-when-using-relay-server/54756 "2020-03-04T15:09:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![sunny\_park](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a6a055/32.png) [@sunny\_park](https://community.wowza.com/u/sunny_park)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2020, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/limit-the-number-of-connections-between-origin-server-and-edge-server-when-using-relay-server/54756/1 "2020-03-04T15:09:57Z")

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Hi

I succeeded in connecting one relay server and two edge servers.

1. How many edge servers can I connect to the relay server? Is there a limit?

2. Is it really impossible to limit the number of connections of edges in a relay-edge structure?

We want to use the structure of relay-edge-load balance server because we expect 10,000 users.

If I am using this structure, how many edge servers do I need?

1. what is the maximum number of stream files that can be registered in one application?

Thiank you!

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**Author:** ![Alex\_C](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Alex\_C](https://community.wowza.com/u/Alex_C)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/limit-the-number-of-connections-between-origin-server-and-edge-server-when-using-relay-server/54756/2 "2020-03-04T15:49:55Z")

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Hello @sunny park

Can you specify what you mean relay? We do not have that type of configuration in the Wowza terminology.

To respond to your questions.

_1) How many edge servers can I connect to the relay server? Is there a limit?_

**There is not a hardcoded limit to Edge server number to Origin server.**

_2) Is it really impossible to limit the number of connections of edges in a relay-edge structure?_

_We want to use the structure of relay-edge-load balance server because we expect 10,000 users._

_If I am using this structure, how many edge servers do I need?_

**I would suggest** [reaching out to our sales team](https://www.wowza.com/contact) **to discuss what you need for a specific workflow you have in mind.**

_3) what is the maximum number of stream files that can be registered in one application?_

**There is no hardcoded limit to StreamFiles per application or per server.**

We do outline available Scaling options in Wowza Streaming Engine here:

[https://www.wowza.com/docs/scaling-and-load-balancing](https://www.wowza.com/docs/scaling-and-load-balancing)

Hope this helps.

Alex C

Wowza Support