Can a 24V Relay be Energized Safely with a 6A Power Supply?

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I would like to energize the coil of a 24V relay with switch contacts rated at 2 amps and a coil draw of 17ma with a power supply rated at 24V & 6 amps. Will this be fine and not fry the power supply or coil or do I need a resistor. Any help would be very appreciated.

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If you are applying 24 volts to a 24 volts relay, you will be fine.
 
17ma means that it will draw 17ma of power from the supply.