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Server Error: rate limit exceeded Error Code: rate_limited

[Lakshya2099]

That error message —
"Sorry, you have been rate-limited. Please wait a moment before trying again."
typically appears when:

🚫 You’ve sent too many requests in a short time to a service like:

• GitHub
• Steam Workshop
• Paradox Mods
• Discord
• or even a game's mod launcher or API

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🔍 Why it happens:

Rate limits are in place to prevent server overload or abuse. Even totally legitimate use (like refreshing mod pages, uploading multiple files, syncing GitHub, etc.) can hit those limits.

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✅ How to fix it:

1. Wait 1–10 minutes

Most rate limits reset quickly (some within 1 minute, others up to 15 depending on the service).

2. Avoid refreshing or retrying rapidly

That just keeps you rate-limited longer.

3. Log out and back in

Sometimes logging out of the service and back in clears temporary sessions.

4. Check if it’s GitHub-related

If you're using GitHub's API for mod syncing or metadata:

• Use a personal access token to raise your rate limit from 60 requests/hour to 5,000.
• Go to: https://github.com/settings/tokens

5. VPN/Shared IP

If you're on a VPN or shared network (like university or office), you might be sharing an IP with others hitting the same service.

Try:

• Disconnecting VPN
• Rebooting router (to change IP)
• Switching to mobile data briefly

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💡 Bonus Tip for Developers

If you're automating mod uploads, scraping, or using APIs:

• Use exponential backoff when retrying
• Add User-Agent headers to identify your tool
• Respect Retry-After headers (if provided)

[IkibiSction]

Blud seriously used ChatGPT to write this 💀️

[IamBhathiya]

1. Wait and Retry
   The rate limit is temporary. GitHub typically restores access after a few minutes to an hour. Just wait 5–60 minutes, then try again.

2. Log Into GitHub
   If you're not logged in, log into your GitHub account. Authenticated users have higher rate limits.

3. Use a Personal Access Token (for API use)
   If you're accessing GitHub via a script, Git client, or API:

Go to https://github.com/settings/tokens

Generate a Personal Access Token (classic)

Use it for authentication instead of anonymous access
4. Check for Extensions or Bots
If you have browser extensions or scripts that refresh GitHub often, disable them.

Stop any GitHub API polling scripts temporarily.

5. Change Network / Use VPN
   If you're behind a shared network (e.g., school or office), someone else’s activity might be triggering the rate limit. Try:

Switching to a different Wi-Fi or mobile data

Using a VPN

6. Clear Browser Cache (if browser-based)
   Sometimes a stale session or cookie can make the issue persist longer:

Clear cookies & cache

Restart your browser

[jainamjain-dev]

GitHub Rate Limit Hit - Quick Fixes:

Immediate:

• Wait 1 hour (rate limits reset hourly)
• Check your current limits: curl -H "Authorization: token YOUR_TOKEN" https://api.github.com/rate_limit

Long-term solutions:

• Use authenticated requests - 5,000/hour vs 60/hour for unauthenticated
• Add delays between API calls (1-2 seconds minimum)
• Implement exponential backoff when you get 429 responses
• Cache responses to avoid repeated calls
• Use GraphQL instead of REST (more efficient, single endpoint)

Quick code fix:

// Add this before API calls
if (response.headers['x-ratelimit-remaining'] < 10) {
  await sleep(60000); // Wait 1 minute
}

Check if you're using:

• Personal access token (higher limits)
• GitHub App (even higher limits)
• Multiple tokens for different operations

The error means you've exceeded GitHub's API rate limits. Authentication and request throttling are the main fixes.

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