How a limit works

An API might let an app check order details up to 100 times a minute. After that, it may reply with 429 Too Many Requests, meaning the app should wait before trying again.

Limits can differ by account or by action. For example, creating a report might have a lower limit than checking an order.

Why limits matter

Limits help keep a service responsive and give users a fair share. A limit set too low can block ordinary use, so services should make their limits and retry times clear.