What is the API rate limit?

What is the API rate limit?

• A. The maximum payload size per request.
• B. The maximum number of requests you can make in a given time period.
• C. The maximum number of API keys you can create.
• D. The maximum number of webhooks per second.

Answer: (B)

Rate limit is the maximum number of requests you can make in a given time period. This throttle protects the API from overload and helps ensure consistent performance for all users. If you exceed that limit, the API usually replies with a 429 Too Many Requests, and you should wait before retrying, using the Retry-After header as guidance. For example, if the limit is 100 requests per second, sending more than 100 in one second triggers the limit and you’d back off before trying again. The other options describe different constraints (payload size, number of API keys, or webhook throughput) and don’t define how many requests you’re allowed in a time window.

Rate limit is the maximum number of requests you can make in a given time period. This throttle protects the API from overload and helps ensure consistent performance for all users. If you exceed that limit, the API usually replies with a 429 Too Many Requests, and you should wait before retrying, using the Retry-After header as guidance. For example, if the limit is 100 requests per second, sending more than 100 in one second triggers the limit and you’d back off before trying again. The other options describe different constraints (payload size, number of API keys, or webhook throughput) and don’t define how many requests you’re allowed in a time window.