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[blocked users](../../user/admin_area/moderate_users.md#block-a-user) don't count as billable users in the current subscription. When they are either deactivated or blocked they release a _billable user_ seat. However, they may
[blocked users](../../user/admin_area/moderate_users.md#block-a-user) don't count as billable users in the current subscription. When they are either deactivated or blocked they release a _billable user_ seat. However, they may
count toward overages in the subscribed seat count.
count toward overages in the subscribed seat count.
- Users who are [pending approval](../../user/admin_area/moderate_users.md#users-pending-approval).
- Users who are [pending approval](../../user/admin_area/moderate_users.md#users-pending-approval).
- Members with Guest permissions on an Ultimate subscription.
- Members with the Guest role on an Ultimate subscription.
- Users without project or group memberships on an Ultimate subscription.
- GitLab-created service accounts: `Ghost User` and bots
- GitLab-created service accounts: `Ghost User` and bots
[`Project bot users`](../../user/project/settings/project_access_tokens.md#project-bot-users), and
[`Project bot users`](../../user/project/settings/project_access_tokens.md#project-bot-users), and
so on.)
so on.)
**Billable users** as reported in the `/admin` section is updated once per day.
### Maximum users
GitLab shows the highest number of billable users for the current license period.
To view this list, on the top bar, select **Menu >****{admin}****Admin**. On the left menu, select **Subscription**. In the lower left, the list of **Maximum users** is displayed.
### Tips for managing users and subscription seats
### Tips for managing users and subscription seats
Managing the number of users against the number of subscription seats can be a challenge:
Managing the number of users against the number of subscription seats can be a challenge: