diff --git a/config/fpm-pool.conf b/config/fpm-pool.conf
index cd6e11a..4be2061 100644
--- a/config/fpm-pool.conf
+++ b/config/fpm-pool.conf
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ pm = ondemand
 ; forget to tweak pm.* to fit your needs.
 ; Note: Used when pm is set to 'static', 'dynamic' or 'ondemand'
 ; Note: This value is mandatory.
-pm.max_children = 1024
+pm.max_children = 100
 
 ; The number of seconds after which an idle process will be killed.
 ; Note: Used only when pm is set to 'ondemand'