To ensure fair usage, optimal performance, and API stability, the Docus Lab API enforces rate limits and file size restrictions. This prevents system overloads, abuse, and excessive resource consumption while ensuring smooth API operations for all users.
1. API Rate Limits#
Each API request is subject to rate limits based on the type of API key and usage tier.Default Rate Limits#
| Requests per Minute | Requests per Hour |
|---|
| 100 requests/min | 1000 requests/hr |
š” Exceeding Rate Limits:If an API key exceeds the rate limit, further requests will be rejected until the limit resets.
The response will return an HTTP 429 Too Many Requests error.
{
"error": "Rate limit exceeded. Try again later.",
"statusCode": 429,
"retry_after": 60
}
Need Higher Limits?#
For businesses with high API usage, contact us to upgrade your rate limits at support@docus.aiThis ensures uninterrupted access and better API performance! Modified atĀ 2025-07-29 13:13:52
