Rate Limits
Everything you need to know about rate limits.
All endpoints in the API are rate limited, meaning that the amount of requests that you can complete within a time frame is limited. This system is in place to prevent a DDoS attack or general spam. When you hit a rate limit, the server will respond with
429 Too Many Requests. The headers of the response will contain information about when you can send more requests. The entire API has a rate limit of 10 requests/second, with a burst of 25 requests.It is always recommended that you only send a request when necessary. Limiting the number of requests that you send will prevent spam of the API and prevent a temporary ban of the API. If you run a Discord bot, it is recommended that you update your bot page server count after every 5 new servers that your bot joins.
Some services may require extended rate limits or even removal of the limit altogether. If you believe that your service may need a larger rate limit quota and have a good reason to do so, you may request a removal by contacting a staff member through Discord. https://discord.gg/GjEWBQE
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