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diff --git a/doc/user/free_user_limit.md b/doc/user/free_user_limit.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2340ef254f6 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/user/free_user_limit.md @@ -0,0 +1,60 @@ +--- +stage: Growth +group: Conversion +info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments +--- + +# Free user limit **(FREE SAAS)** + +In GitLab 15.1 (June 22, 2022) and later, namespaces in GitLab.com on the Free tier +will be limited to five (5) members per [namespace](group/index.md#namespaces). +This limit applies to top-level groups and personal namespaces. + +In a personal namespace, the limit applies across all projects in your personal +namespace. + +On the transition date, if your namespace has six or more unique members: + +- Five members will keep a status of `Active`. +- Remaining members will get a status of `Over limit` and lose access to the + group. +- Members invited through a group or project invitation outside of the namespace + will be removed. You can add these members back by inviting them through their + username or email address on the **Members** page for your group or project. + +## How active members are determined + +On the transition date, we'll automatically select the members who keep their `Active` status +in the following order, until we reach a total of five: + +1. Members with the Owner or Maintainer role. +1. The most recently active members. + +## Manage members in your namespace + +To help manage your free user limit, +you can view and manage the total number of members across all projects and groups +in your namespace. + +Prerequisite: + +- You must have the Owner role for the group. + +1. On the top bar, select **Menu > Groups** and find your group. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Settings > Usage Quotas**. +1. To view all members, select the **Seats** tab. +1. To remove a member, select **Remove user**. + +NOTE: +The **Usage Quotas** page is not available for personal namespaces. You can +view and [remove members](project/members/index.md#remove-a-member-from-a-project) +in each project instead. The five user limit includes all +unique members across all projects in your personal namespace. + +If you need more time to manage your members, or to try GitLab features +with a team of more than five members, you can [start a trial](https://about.gitlab.com/free-trial/). +A trial lasts for 30 days and includes an unlimited number of members. + +## Related topics + +- [GitLab SaaS Free tier frequently asked questions](https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/faq-efficient-free-tier/) |