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API Error: Rate limit reached

What it means

The request was rejected because a rate limit was reached. This wording alone does not identify the exact request or token threshold, nor does it establish that a subscription session allowance is exhausted.

Why it happens and when to retry

A burst of requests or concurrent work may contribute. The full response and your configured access method can help distinguish a rate limit from a spending or session limit.

What to do next

1. Pause briefly and retry one request; follow any retry instruction included in the response.
2. Reduce simultaneous tasks and avoid rapid retry loops.
3. If it continues, check the limits for your configured access method and service status, then share the error with support without API keys.

Source and verification

Marked as checked in the supplied editorial source list. This guide has not independently rechecked the current product interface. Community reports establish reported wording, not official limits or a guaranteed fix.

Read the referenced documentation or community report

Related errors

• Claude Code: You've hit your session limit
• Claude Code: API Error: Server is temporarily limiting requests (not your usage limit)