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

# Rate Limits

> Set Rate Limts to your Integrations/Providers

Rate Limits lets you set request or token consumption limits on providers/integrations

\*\*Rate Limits provide a powerful way to control the frequency of API requests or token consumption for your requests - giving you confidence and control over your application's usage patterns and performance.

## Setting Rate Limits on Providers

When creating a new provider on the AI Gateway, you can set rate limits in two ways:

### Request-Based Limits

Set a maximum number of requests that can be made within a specified time period (per minute, hour, or day).

### Token-Based Limits

Set a maximum number of tokens that can be consumed within a specified time period (per minute, hour, or day).

> #### Key Considerations
>
> * Rate limits can be set as either request-based or token-based
> * Time intervals can be configured as per minute, per hour, or per day
> * Setting the limit to 0 disables the provider
> * Rate limits apply immediately after being set
> * Once set, rate limits **cannot be edited** by any organisation member
> * Rate limits work for **all providers** available on the AI Gateway and apply to **all organisation members** who use the provider
> * After a rate limit is reached, requests will be rejected until the time period resets

## Rate Limit Intervals

You can choose from three different time intervals for your rate limits:

* **Per Minute**: Limits reset every minute, ideal for fine-grained control
* **Per Hour**: Limits reset hourly, providing balanced usage control
* **Per Day**: Limits reset daily, suitable for broader usage patterns

## Exceeding Rate Limits

When a rate limit is reached:

* Subsequent requests are rejected with a specific error code
* Error messages clearly indicate that the rate limit has been exceeded
* The limit automatically resets after the specified time period has elapsed

## Editing Rate Limits

If you need to change or update a rate limit, you can **duplicate** the existing provider and create a new one with the desired limit.

## Monitoring Your Usage

You can track your request and token usage for any specific provider by navigating to the Analytics tab and filtering by the **desired provider** and **timeframe**.

## Use Cases for Rate Limits

* **Cost Control**: Prevent unexpected usage spikes that could lead to high costs
* **Performance Management**: Ensure your application maintains consistent performance
* **Fairness**: Distribute API access fairly across teams or users
* **Security**: Mitigate potential abuse or DoS attacks
* **Provider Compliance**: Stay within the rate limits imposed by underlying AI providers


## Related topics

- [Rate Limits](/docs/aigw/product/policies/rate-limits.md)
- [Enforce Budget Limits and Rate Limits for Your API Keys](/docs/aigw/product/administration/enforce-budget-and-rate-limit.md)
- [Usage & Rate Limit Policies](/docs/aigw/product/enterprise-offering/budget-policies.md)
- [Delete rate limits policy](/docs/aigw/api-reference/rate-limit-policies/delete-rate-limits-policy.md)