# external-paths

#### Syntax

external-paths limit

no external-paths

#### Release Information

Command introduced in JunosE Release 8.2.0.

#### Description

Configures the maximum number of received external BGP best paths allowed for route-target signaling. The no version restores the default value, 1.

#### Options

- limit—Number of paths, in the range 1–255

#### Mode

Address Family Configuration, Router Configuration