HTTP 429 Too Many Requests: Meaning & How to Fix

Quick answer

HTTP status code 429 (Too Many Requests) means: Too many requests were sent in a short time (rate limiting). Yes, a client error: the request was wrong or not allowed. Usually the link, the login or the data sent needs to change.

Is it an error?

4xx Client errors

Yes, a client error: the request was wrong or not allowed. Usually the link, the login or the data sent needs to change.

The problem is in the request: wrong address, missing permission or invalid data.

Common causes

Too many requests in a short time

If you are visiting the site

Wait a few minutes before trying again
Check your connection, or try without a VPN or proxy

If you run the website

Tune rate limits and send a Retry-After header
Add server resources or caching and check for traffic spikes

Frequently asked questions

What does HTTP 429 mean?

HTTP status code 429 (Too Many Requests) means: Too many requests were sent in a short time (rate limiting).

Is HTTP 429 an error?

Yes, a client error: the request was wrong or not allowed. Usually the link, the login or the data sent needs to change.

How do I fix a 429 error?

If you are visiting the site: Wait a few minutes before trying again; Check your connection, or try without a VPN or proxy. If you run the website: Tune rate limits and send a Retry-After header; Add server resources or caching and check for traffic spikes.

4xx Client errors

HTTP 400 Bad RequestThe server cannot process the request because it is malformed or invalid.HTTP 401 UnauthorizedYou need to log in: authentication is required and was missing or invalid.HTTP 403 ForbiddenThe server understood the request but refuses to give access.HTTP 404 Not FoundThe server cannot find the requested page or file.HTTP 405 Method Not AllowedThe request method (for example POST) is not allowed for this URL.HTTP 406 Not AcceptableThe server cannot return the content in a format the client said it accepts.HTTP 407 Proxy Authentication RequiredYou must first sign in to the proxy server between you and the website.HTTP 408 Request TimeoutThe server waited too long for the client to finish sending the request.HTTP 409 ConflictThe request conflicts with the current state of the resource.