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Can the API absorb a high request volume?

Category: API · Last updated: 2024-05-15 · Permalink

Our service is built to be scalable and handle high request volumes. If your use is likely to exceed 2 million queries per month or if you're planning to bring high loads in a very short time window (> 200,000 requests/hr), please reach out to us to make sure we know your traffic is legitimate.

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