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How to configure API rate limiting in Xano?

Get step-by-step guidance on setting up API rate limiting in Xano to keep your apps running smoothly and securely. Ensure top performance and protect against abuse.

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Overview

Configuring API rate limiting in Xano is about setting rules on how many times a client can call your API within a given period. This helps keep things fair, stops misuse, and improves how well your API runs. Xano lets you build customized rules to set limits, manage extra requests, and keep your API working smoothly. This guide goes step-by-step on how to set up and handle API rate limiting in Xano.

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How to configure API rate limiting in Xano?

Step 1: Access the Xano Dashboard

  • Head over to the Xano website and log in to your account.
  • Once you're in, pick the workspace where you want to set up API rate limiting.

Step 2: Go to API Settings

  • Inside your chosen workspace, find the "API" section on the left-hand menu.
  • Click on "Settings" to get to the API settings page.

Step 3: Configure Rate Limiting

  • On the API settings page, look for the "Rate Limiting" section.
  • Here, you can set limits on the number of requests allowed per minute, hour, or day.
  • Enter your desired rate limits in the appropriate fields.

Step 4: Apply Rate Limiting to Endpoints

  • After setting the global rate limits, go back to the "API" section.
  • Pick the specific API group and then choose the endpoint you want to apply rate limiting to.
  • In the endpoint settings, scroll down to the “Advanced Settings” section.
  • Find the "Rate Limiting" option and toggle it on.
  • Set the rate limits for this individual endpoint if they need to be different from the global settings.

Step 5: Save and Deploy

  • Once you've configured the rate limits, don't forget to save your changes.
  • Deploy the updated API configuration to make sure the new rate limiting settings take effect.

Step 6: Monitor Rate Limits

  • Go to the "Monitoring" section in the Xano dashboard to keep an eye on your API's performance.
  • This section will show you information about requests, including those that exceed the rate limits.

Following these steps will help in successfully configuring API rate limiting in Xano.

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