HTTP Errors

429 Too Many Requests

Too many requests were sent in a short time (rate limiting).

Wording may vary by service

Meaning

The server is rate-limiting your requests to protect resources.

Causes

  • Frequent repeated calls
  • Automation/scripts
  • High usage from a shared IP

How to fix

  • Slow down requests
  • Respect retry timing
  • Reduce request volume

Example

HTTP/1.1 429 Too Many Requests

Official references

FAQ

  • How long should I wait? — Check the Retry-After header if provided.
  • Is it due to rate limits? — Yes, plan limits often trigger this.

When to contact support

If it persists during normal use, contact the provider.