> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.steuerboard.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Rate Limit

> Understand the rate limit for the Steuerboard API.

The Steuerboard API has a rate limit of **60 requests per minute**. If you exceed the rate limit, you will receive a 429 response error.

## Response Headers

The response headers describe your current rate limit following every request in conformance with the [sixth IETF standard draft](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/draft-ietf-httpapi-ratelimit-headers-06):

| Header name         | Description                                                         |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ratelimit-limit     | Maximum number of requests allowed within a window.                 |
| ratelimit-remaining | Number of requests remaining within a window.                       |
| ratelimit-reset     | Time at which the rate limit will reset.                            |
| retry-after         | How many seconds you should wait before making a follow-up request. |

To prevent this, we recommend reducing the rate at which you request the API. This can be done by introducing a queue mechanism or reducing the number of concurrent requests per second. If you have specific requirements, <a href="mailto:support@steuerboard.com">contact support</a> to request a rate increase.