429

HTTP 429 Too Many Requests

The client has sent too many requests in a given amount of time.

🔍 Common Causes

  • API rate limit exceeded
  • Too many requests in a short time
  • DDoS protection mechanism triggered
  • Web crawler running too fast

✅ Solutions

  1. Retry with increased intervals
  2. Check Retry-After header and wait
  3. Implement exponential backoff for API requests
  4. Check API key/token usage limits
  5. Use caching to reduce duplicate requests

📋 Checklist

  • ✓ Check Retry-After header value
  • ✓ Verify current API usage/quota
  • ✓ Check request logs for abnormal patterns
  • ✓ Review cache configuration
  • ✓ Check rate limiting policy documentation

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💡 FAQ

Q: What if this error occurs frequently?

A: Analyze server logs to identify root causes and set up monitoring systems to find patterns.

Q: How should I display this to users?

A: Provide user-friendly messages instead of technical details and guide them on next steps.

Q: Tips for error tracking?

A: Log Request IDs and record server state at the time of error occurrence.