Rate Limiting
A technique to control the number of API requests a client can make within a time window, preventing abuse and ensuring fair resource allocation.
Related Protocols
Mentioned in Guides
Understanding HTTP Status Codes: A Complete Guide
HTTP Fundamentals
How to Implement and Handle Rate Limiting (429)
API Design & Best Practices
Debugging 429 Too Many Requests
Debugging & Troubleshooting
API Keys vs OAuth vs JWT: Choosing the Right Auth Method
Security & Authentication
API Security Checklist: OWASP Top 10 for APIs
Security & Authentication
Diagnosing Email Bounces: Soft (4xx) vs Hard (5xx)
Email Delivery
DNS-Based Failover and High Availability
DNS & Networking