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How to use Xano’s built-in API rate limiting by IP address?

Discover how to set up Xano's API rate limiting by IP address to boost your system's performance and security effortlessly. Follow a detailed step-by-step guide.

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Overview

Xano provides handy built-in API rate limiting based on IP addresses, making it a breeze to control how many requests any one IP can send to your server. Absolutely vital for stopping abuse, keeping things fair for everyone, and keeping the performance top-notch. By capping the rate of requests, DDoS attacks and server overload become less of a threat. This guide will show you exactly how to set up and use Xano's rate-limiting, so your API runs smoothly and stays safe.

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How to use Xano’s built-in API rate limiting by IP address?

Step 1: Navigate to API Settings

Alright, so first things first, head over to the Xano dashboard. Look for the "Settings" tab on the sidebar and give it a click. This is where you'll find the API settings.

Step 2: Select Rate Limiting

Next up, in the settings menu, you’ll want to find the "Rate Limiting" option. Click on that. This is where you can set up rules to control how many times your API can be called.

Step 3: Enable Rate Limiting by IP

Now, you’ll see a switch to enable rate limiting by IP address. Go ahead and toggle that on. This will make sure that a single IP address can only make a certain number of requests within a set time frame.

Step 4: Configure Request Limits

Here’s where you set the rules. Decide on the maximum number of requests an IP can make in a given time. For instance, if you want to limit it to 100 requests per hour, just type "100" and set the time window to "1 hour."

Step 5: Add Custom Rules (Optional)

If you need to get fancy, you can add custom rules. Maybe you want to make exceptions for certain IP addresses or ranges. You can do that here by specifying them in the custom rules section.

Step 6: Save Your Settings

Don’t forget to save everything! After you’ve set up your rate limits and any custom rules, click the "Save" button. This makes sure all your settings are applied.

Step 7: Monitor Rate Limiting Activity

Finally, keep an eye on things by checking the logs and metrics in the Xano dashboard. This will help you see which IP addresses are getting close to or exceeding the limits, making sure your API stays fast and secure.

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