# Sending Queue

A sending queue is a buffer that stores telemetry data temporarily before sending it to the destination. The sending queue ensures that telemetry data is not lost due to network connectivity issues or server outages and helps to minimize the number of network connections required for efficient transmission.

<table><thead><tr><th width="271.6953125">Parameter</th><th width="108.7421875">Type</th><th width="95.25">Default</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>sending_queue_enabled</td><td><code>bool</code></td><td><code>true</code></td><td>Enable to buffer telemetry data temporarily before sending</td></tr><tr><td>sending_queue_num_consumers</td><td><code>int</code></td><td>10</td><td>The number of consumers that dequeue batches.</td></tr><tr><td>sending_queue_queue_size</td><td><code>int</code></td><td>5000</td><td>Maximum number of batches kept in memory before dropping.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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