Glossary
Rate limiting
A target slowing or refusing a client that sends too many requests, usually with a 429 status.
Distinguish it from a block. A 429 usually clears if you slow down; a 403 on the first request is about who you appear to be.
Further reading: Diagnosing 403 and 429.
Related terms
- IP rotation
Changing the exit address between requests or connections. - Exponential backoff
Waiting progressively longer between retries, usually with a random component.
Test it on your own targets.
Create an account, run the measurement harness against your real workload, and read the numbers before you commit to anything.