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The Sayari API uses a tiered rate limiting system to ensure reliable access and maintain performance across all endpoints.

> **Note**
>
> Sayari reserves the right to adjust rate limits to maintain platform stability during surges in activity.

## At a Glance

| Tier     | Requests | Window     | Block Duration | Avg. Requests/sec |
| -------- | -------- | ---------- | -------------- | ----------------- |
| Standard | 200      | 1 minute   | 1 minute       | \~3.33            |
| Advanced | 15       | 10 seconds | 10 seconds     | \~1.5             |

## Tier 1: Standard Endpoints

**200 requests per minute** — exceeding this limit results in a 1-minute block.

Most endpoints fall under the standard tier, including but not limited to:

* `/v1/resolution`
* `/v1/entity`
* `/v1/entity_summary`
* `/v1/record`
* `/v1/sources`
* `/v1/projects`
* `/v1/notifications`
* `/v1/attribute`
* `/v1/resource`

## Tier 2: Advanced Endpoints

**15 requests per 10 seconds** — exceeding this limit results in a 10-second block.

These endpoints have stricter limits due to their computational complexity:

* `/v1/search`
* `/v1/traversal`
* `/v1/ubo`
* `/v1/downstream`
* `/v1/watchlist`
* `/v1/shortest_path`
* `/v1/supply_chain/upstream`

## Handling Rate Limit Errors

When a rate limit is exceeded, the API returns a `429` status code:

```json
{
  "status": 429,
  "success": false,
  "messages": ["Too many requests within too short of a period."]
}
```

#### What happens if the limit is exceeded?

A temporary block is enforced on the affected endpoint(s). For standard endpoints, the block lasts 1 minute. For advanced endpoints, the block lasts 10 seconds.

#### Can I increase the rate limit maximums?

If you're consistently hitting rate limits, reach out to your Account Manager to discuss your needs.

#### How do I know which tier an endpoint belongs to?

Advanced endpoints are explicitly listed in the Tier 2 section above. If an endpoint is not listed there, it falls under the standard tier. Contact support if you're unsure about a specific endpoint.