🚀 Setup Rate Limiting in API Management

💡 What is Rate Limiting?

Rate limiting is a technique to control the number of requests a client can send to an API within a specific time window. It helps prevent abuse, ensures fair usage, and protects backend systems from overload.

🔧 Step-by-Step Configuration

1. Enable Rate Limiting Module

• For NGINX, use the limit_req module:

  http {
      limit_req_zone $binary_remote_addr zone=my_limit:10m rate=5r/s;
      ...
      location /api {
          limit_req zone=my_limit burst=20;
      }
  }
  

  

  rate_limiting

2. Define Policies in API Gateway

• In Kong, configure via rate-limiting plugin:

  plugins:
    - name: rate-limiting
      config:
        window: 60s
        max: 100
  

  

  api_gw

3. Test Your Configuration

• Use tools like curl or Postman to simulate requests:

  curl -X GET "https://your-api.com/api/resource" -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>"
  

  

  testing

📚 Expand Your Knowledge

For advanced strategies, check our documentation on traffic control. Need help with implementation? Explore rate-limiting best practices.