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# Private Panels screener quotas

Quotas are limits you can set for the number of responses your survey collects. They can be set up on the overall survey, or on a given question or segment.

## Quota Types

### Overall Response Quota

Use this quota type to limit the **total** number of completed responses for your survey.

*Example: We need a maximum of 50 responses for the entire survey.*

### Logic Quota

Use this quota to collect a limited set of responses for people who match a **specific set of logic** (e.g. filters). You can also choose when to calculate the quota (**calculate when**), either when the participant answers the screener or when they are scheduled.

*Example: We need maximum 25 males, and maximum 25 females to answer the survey.*

or

*Example: We only want to schedule a maximum 25 males, and maximum 25 females.*

## Create a Quota

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To create a quota go to **Study Screeners Any Screener Quotas**.
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Click **New Quota**.
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Select a **Type**, and set a number for **Maximum responses**.
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Then click **Create**.
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{% step %}
If you created an Overall Response Quota, you are done. If you created a Logic Quota, you need to add Filters and determine when the quota is calculated. Click **Edit** on the quota you created, and then **Add Filter** to add the filters you need. Click on **calculate when** to change when the quota is calculated (either the participant completes the screener, or the participant is scheduled). To save, click **Update Quota**.
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![](/files/c3a11391d815dd4cad8f55555ed7fd846c36696b)

## If Quota Is Met

Once that quota is met, new respondents and respondents actively answering the survey will no longer be able to view the survey. They will see a message like this:

![](/files/2b3c8525d1bc528cec257f416d496efd0ad22792)

## Monitoring Progress

You'll be able to monitor progress of your quota on the **Screener Quotas** page.

![](/files/c886b9435185c76e4893d2bd73761c62ec05583c)

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**Note:** Private Panels was previously managed outside of Dscout, so you may see a different logo and URL in some places. If you have any questions, contact <support@dscout.com>.
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