Cloudflare Error 1015, labeled “You are being rate limited,” occurs when a user or system exceeds the number of allowed requests to a website within a specified timeframe.
This mechanism is designed to protect websites from threats like Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and ensure optimal performance by preventing server overloads.
Common Causes of Error 1015:
- Excessive Requests: Sending too many requests in a short period can trigger rate limiting.
- Shared IP Addresses: Multiple users on the same network might collectively exceed the rate limit, leading to a block.
How to Avoid or Resolve Error 1015:
- Reduce Request Frequency: Space out your requests to avoid overwhelming the server.
- Rotate User Agents: Vary the User-Agent header in your requests to mimic different browsers and devices.
- Use A Web Scraping API: Scrapingdog handles proxy rotation and request management, effectively eliminating the risk of encountering rate limits.
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