Rate Limits
Rate limits
There are three different types of rate limits you should be aware of:
- minimum success rate
- maximum active activations
- API endpoints maximum requests per time period
In the event of a block, you will receive a 429 error code, along with information on when block will expire.
Minimum success rate
To prevent the scanning of phone numbers, a minimum success rate for receiving SMS messages is required to be maintained. If your success rate falls below 7%, your account will be subjected to a 24-hour block.
The success rate is calculated within a 24-hour window as follows:
- The calculation of the success rate starts after the 10th number has been ordered.
- You have the option to unblock your account from within dashboard 3 times in 24 hours for specific service and country combinations.
Maximum active activations
To prevent abuse, the maximum number of active activations is limited to 20 by default. If you reach this limit, you will receive a 429 error code. You can cancel an active activation to free up space for a new one. If you need more than 20 active activations, please contact us.