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API Rate Limiting

Protect APIs from overload

API rate limiting controls request volume per client or token using quotas, windows, and backoff responses to protect reliability and fairness.

Choose a Policy

Pick fixed, sliding window, or token bucket based on needs.

Enforce and Signal

Return clear 429s with limits and reset; support retry headers.

Monitor and Tune

Watch abuse patterns, adjust limits, and whitelist trusted integrations.

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