Some of the API endpoints are rate limited. Once you exceed a certain number of requests in a specific period, Datadog returns an error.
For rate-limited API endpoints, Datadog returns headers to show how close you are to your limit. If you exceed your limit, review these headers to determine when you can try again.
Rate limits can be increased from the defaults by contacting the Datadog support team.
Regarding the API rate limit policy:
100
per hour per organization.1000
per aggregate per day per organization. An aggregate is a group of similar events.1600
per hour per organization. This can be extended on demand.300
per hour per organization. This can be extended on demand.60
per hour per organization. This can be extended on demand.6000
per minute per organization. This can be extended on demand.Rate Limit Headers | Description |
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X-RateLimit-Limit | number of requests allowed in a time period. |
X-RateLimit-Period | length of time in seconds for resets (calendar aligned). |
X-RateLimit-Remaining | number of allowed requests left in the current time period. |
X-RateLimit-Reset | time in seconds until next reset. |