HTTP 429 Too Many Requests Error - Meaning & Fix
The HTTP 429 Too Many Requests status code means you've made too many requests in a short time. A Retry-After header may specify how long to wait before attempting another request. Please adhere to the indicated wait time.
Main causes
Excessive request rate by a single user or API client within a designated timeframe.
Shared IP address making numerous concurrent requests, triggering rate limits.
Automated scripts or bots making frequent and repetitive requests to the server.
Misconfigured client application repeatedly attempting to connect or synchronize data too quickly.
# Request example curl -X POST https://sandbox.oxylabs.io/ -H 'Accept: application/xml;q=0.9' -H 'Accept-Encoding: compress' -H 'User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0'
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Common fixes
Identify the failed dependency: Check the logs or error messages to determine which specific action or resource the request was dependent on that caused the failure.
Resolve the underlying issue: Address the root cause of the failure of the dependent action. This might involve fixing a bug, resolving a server issue, or ensuring that a necessary service is running.
Retry the request: Once the dependency issue has been resolved, attempt the original request again to see if the error persists.
Review and optimize dependencies: Analyze the dependencies of your requests to minimize coupling and reduce
# Response example HTTP/1.1 429 Too Many Requests Content-Type: application/xml Retry-After: 3600429Too Many Requests 3600
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