# Quotas and response limits

Canonical page: https://www.questionpunk.com/support/quotas-response-limits

Control how many responses you collect per segment using quota targets.

Time: 5-10 minutes

Level: Intermediate

Audience: Researchers, Panel managers, Academics

## Steps

### 1. Open quota settings

In the survey editor, open the quota management panel from the survey settings or logic section.

### 2. Choose a quota source

Select the source for your quota: a **question** (e.g., a multiple choice question about gender or age group) or a **URL parameter** (embedded data passed in the survey link). Each quota has exactly one source.

### 3. Set per-bucket targets

For each answer option or parameter value, set a numeric target. For example, if your source is a gender question, you might set 50 for "Male" and 50 for "Female" to collect an even split.

### 4. Configure the termination screen (optional)

Choose a custom end screen to show respondents when their quota bucket is full. This lets you display a polite message explaining that you have enough responses from their group.

### 5. Enable and monitor

Enable the quota and publish your survey. As responses come in, bucket counts are tracked automatically. When a bucket reaches its target, new respondents matching that bucket are terminated.

## Details

Quotas ensure balanced representation in your sample. Set per-option targets on a screening question, and QuestionPunk automatically stops accepting respondents once each segment is full.

Two quota source types are supported: **question-based** (tied to answer options on a multiple choice, dropdown, or similar question) and **URL parameter-based** (tied to values passed in the survey link, useful for panel provider routing).

Multiple quotas can be active on a single survey, each with its own source and targets. This lets you control for multiple demographic dimensions simultaneously.

When a respondent fills the last slot in a bucket, they complete normally. Subsequent respondents matching that bucket are terminated and shown the configured end screen.

Combine quotas with [Prolific](https://www.questionpunk.com/support/integrations-prolific) or other panel providers to precisely control the demographic composition of your sample.

## Related articles

- [Logic and branching](https://www.questionpunk.com/support/survey-design-logic-branching.md)
- [Share and distribute your survey](https://www.questionpunk.com/support/embed-and-share.md)
- [Prolific and panel integrations](https://www.questionpunk.com/support/integrations-prolific.md)