I encountered a 429 code when trying to access a website or use an API. I'm not sure what this code means and why I'm getting it. Can someone explain what a 429 code is and what might be causing it?
                
                  
                  
                    
                      
                      
             
            
                
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    WhisperWindLight
    Sun Mar 16 2025
   
  
    It indicates that the client has exceeded the allowed number of requests in a specific timeframe.
  
  
 
                    
                  
  
    
    Carlo
    Sun Mar 16 2025
   
  
    This status code is a way for servers to manage and regulate the number of requests they receive.
  
  
 
                    
                  
  
    
    Margherita
    Sun Mar 16 2025
   
  
    When a server receives too many requests from a client, it responds with the HTTP 429 status code.
  
  
 
                    
                  
  
    
    TaekwondoMasterStrength
    Sun Mar 16 2025
   
  
    The HTTP 429 status code is a client error response.
  
  
 
                    
                  
  
    
    CryptoDynastyLord
    Sun Mar 16 2025
   
  
    This mechanism is referred to as "rate limiting," which is a technique used to protect servers from being overwhelmed.