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---
layout: docs
page_title: adaptive_overload_protection - Configuration
description: >-
Configure the adaptive_overload_protection stanza to customize automatic
prevention for resource overloads in Vault Enterprise servers.
---
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# `adaptive_overload_protection` stanza
@include 'alerts/enterprise-only.mdx'
<Note title="Enabled by default">
As of Vault 1.18.0, adaptive overload protection is enabled by default
</Note>
Configure the `adaptive_overload_protection` stanza to control overload
protection features for your Vault server.
@include 'config-reload-supported.mdx'
<Warning title="Do not disable during overload">
Do not disable the adaptive overload protection features during an overload.
This feature is designed to protect your Vault server from overload conditions.
Disabling it can lead to poor availability.
</Warning>
For more information read [Adaptive Overload
Protection](/vault/docs/concepts/adaptive-overload-protection).
```hcl
adaptive_overload_protection {
disable_write_controller = false
}
```
## `adaptive_overload_protection` parameters
These parameters apply to the `adaptive_overload_protection` stanza in the Vault
configuration file:
- `disable_write_controller` `(bool: <optional>)`: Disables the adaptive write
overload controller. Defaults to `false` (controller enabled). Set
`disable_write_controller` to `true` to disable the write controller.