Client Error

HTTP 429

Too Many Requests

The user has sent too many requests in a given time period (rate limiting).

What This Means

You've hit the API's rate limit. You need to slow down and wait before making more requests.

Common Causes

Exceeded API rate limit

No request throttling in client

Retry loop without backoff

Shared API key across many users

How to Fix It

1

Implement exponential backoff

2

Check Retry-After header for wait time

3

Add request throttling/debouncing

4

Cache responses to reduce requests

How DevConsole Helps

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTTP 429 Too Many Requests mean?

You've hit the API's rate limit. You need to slow down and wait before making more requests.

How do I fix a 429 error?

Implement exponential backoff Check Retry-After header for wait time Add request throttling/debouncing Cache responses to reduce requests

Is a 429 error my fault?

Yes, 429 is a client error. This means the issue is with the request being sent, not the server.