Security & Privacy
Rate limiting
Restricting how many requests a user or service can make in a period of time.
Example
An API allows each account only 100 requests per minute.
Why it matters
It helps protect service capacity and discourage excessive use.
You'll hear it
“We reached the request limit and need to wait.”
Can you control it?
Sometimes
Sometimes. Some products or workflows let you influence rate limiting, while others keep it fixed or manage it automatically. Check the settings and documentation for the tool you are using.
Common questions
- Does hitting a limit mean the account is banned?
- Not necessarily. A temporary limit may reset after the specified period.
- Can different accounts have different limits?
- Yes. Services may set limits by plan, account, activity or other criteria.
- Does retrying immediately always help?
- No. Repeated attempts can prolong congestion or keep hitting the same restriction.