How To Manage Governed Tags Limits in Azure Databricks Workspace

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If you’re trying to manage governed tags in Azure Databricks, it’s important to know the correct limits. Many users are confused because the documentation mentions limits for both scopes, but the truth is that the limit is 1,000 governed tags per account, not per workspace.

Governed tags are set at the account level through Unity Catalog. When you create a governed tag, it’s managed across the entire account. So, the limit applies to your whole account — all workspaces combined — rather than on individual workspaces.

You might see documentation mentioning a per workspace limit, but that’s likely a mistake or a confusing oversight. The actual rule is clear: the cap is at the account level.

Since Azure Databricks documentation isn’t directly editable by users, your best option to correct this confusion is to provide feedback. You can do this by clicking on the “Was this page helpful?” button on the documentation page, then clearly explaining that the limit is per account, not per workspace. Including details, like a screenshot or explanation of the discrepancy, can help the documentation team make necessary updates.

Once you send the feedback, it’s reviewed by the team, though they might not reply directly. Your comments are used to improve the documentation for everyone.

For clarity, the key points to remember are:
– The limit of 1,000 governed tags applies to the entire account, across all workspaces.
– The mention of a “per workspace” limit in the docs should be ignored as a mistake.

Hopefully, this helps clear up the confusion. If you have more questions or need further help, don’t hesitate to ask. And if this explanation was useful to you, consider upvoting or accepting it to assist others who might have the same question.