---
layout: pattern
title: Multiton
folder: multiton
permalink: /patterns/multiton/
categories: Creational
tags: Java
---

**Intent:** Ensure a class only has limited number of instances, and provide a
global point of access to them.

![alt text](./etc/multiton.png "Multiton")

**Applicability:** Use the Multiton pattern when

* there must be specific number of instances of a class, and they must be accessible to clients from a well-known access point