# Setting a Customer Credit Limit

> Source: https://help.getedara.com/en/articles/13990965-setting-a-customer-credit-limit · Category: Sales › Customer · Last updated: 2026-05-04 · العربية: https://help.getedara.com/ar/articles/13990965-%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%AD%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%84

When selling products to customers on credit, you may need to set a credit limit for each customer to control the amount of debt allowed, ensuring that the specified credit limit is not exceeded, and maintaining the company's cash flow.

## Setting a Customer Credit Limit

1. Go to the "Sales" module.
2. Open the "Customer" page.
3. Search for the required customer using the search box next to the name field.
4. Click on " **Edit** ".
5. Enter the required "Credit Limit" value.
6. Select the Payment type "Credit".
7. Click on " **Update** ".

![Setting a Customer Credit Limit — Click on "Update".](https://help.getedara.com/images/customers/13990965/01.en.gif)

> **Note:** The credit limit applies only to credit sales orders (on account). Sales Orders Paid in Cash are not affected by the credit limit because the payment is collected immediately, and no debt remains on the customer's account.

## Frequently asked questions

**Does the credit limit affect cash sales orders?**

The credit limit applies only to credit sales orders (on account). Sales Orders Paid in Cash are not affected by the credit limit because the payment is collected immediately, and no debt remains on the customer's account.