Rate limiting is an essential feature that helps maintain the performance and stability of our services. It prevents abuse and ensures that all users have a fair and consistent experience.
What is Rate Limiting?
Rate limiting is a method used to control the number of requests a user can make to a server within a certain time frame. This helps protect the server from being overwhelmed by too many requests at once and ensures that resources are used efficiently.
Why Use Rate Limiting?
- Prevent Abuse: By limiting the number of requests, we can prevent malicious users from overwhelming the server with excessive requests.
- Ensure Fairness: Rate limiting ensures that all users have equal access to the service, regardless of their number of requests.
- Improve Performance: By managing the load on the server, rate limiting can improve the overall performance of the service.
How Does Rate Limiting Work?
Our rate limiting system works by tracking the number of requests made by each user over a specific time period. If a user exceeds the limit, their requests may be temporarily blocked or throttled.
Common Use Cases
- API Requests: Rate limiting is commonly used to control the number of API requests made by each user.
- Login Attempts: To prevent brute force attacks, rate limiting can be applied to login attempts.
- Payment Processing: Rate limiting can be used to prevent fraudulent transactions by limiting the number of payment requests.
How to Configure Rate Limiting
The configuration of rate limiting can be done through our admin dashboard. Here are some key settings:
- Request Limit: The maximum number of requests allowed within a time frame.
- Time Frame: The duration of the time frame in which the request limit applies.
- Action on Exceeding Limit: The action to be taken when a user exceeds the request limit, such as blocking the request or throttling the user.
For more information on how to configure rate limiting, please refer to our admin dashboard documentation.
Conclusion
Rate limiting is a crucial feature that helps ensure the stability and performance of our services. By implementing rate limiting, we can provide a fair and consistent experience for all users.