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Rate Limits

SHIELD implements rate limiting to ensure fair usage and prevent abuse.

Limits by Endpoint

Response Headers

Rate limit information is included in response headers:

Exceeded Limit

When rate limit is exceeded:

Implementation

Rate limiting uses a sliding window algorithm:

Increasing Limits

Contact support to increase rate limits for:
  • Pro plan rate limit increases
  • High-volume applications
  • Integration partners
Email: shieldencrypted@gmail.com

Best Practices

  1. Cache responses when possible
  2. Implement backoff on 429 errors
  3. Batch operations to reduce calls
  4. Use webhooks instead of polling

Error Handling