Identity Value Jumps after restarting SQL Server

Many people are asking the question called: Why does Identity Value Jump after restarting SQL Server? In this article, we will provide the solution to get rid of this unwanted jumping. It is one of the common FAQs. Let me create a table and insert a new record.

Create Table and insert a record 1

If any reason restarts your SQL Server Instance, then the identity column will insert 1000, 10000, etc

Restart the Service 2

Solution: Identity Value Jumps after restarting SQL Server

Go to the SQL Server Configuration Manager. Next, right-click on the Instance Name, and select the properties from the context menu.

Go to the Service properties 3

Selecting the properties window will open the following window

Identity Value Jumps after restarting SQL Server 4

Go to the Startup Parameters Tab and add -T272

Specify Startup Parameter value as -T272

Click Apply

Click Apply Button 6

Click OK and restart the SQL Server instance

Click Ok to apply Changes