# Rate limiting

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> Our API supports unlimited monthly calls while processing one request at a time and queuing up to 6 additional requests. If you exceed these limits, any extra requests will be dropped, and you will receive a `429 "Too Many Requests"` response.

Our API supports unlimited monthly calls while processing one request at a time and queuing up to 6 additional requests. If you exceed these limits, any extra requests will be dropped, and you will receive a `429 "Too Many Requests"` response.

### Rate Limiting Details:

* **Concurrent processing:** One request is processed at a time.
* **Queue limits:** Up to 6 additional requests can be queued, with a maximum wait time of 15 seconds per request. 
  * Each queued request has a maximum wait time of 15 seconds, measured individually from the moment it enters the queue. 
  * Any additional requests beyond this limit will be  dropped.
* **Account-based limits:** Limits are counted per account, not per API key. For agency users, each client account and HQ account maintain their own limits.