Hey! Great question. The limit rules in Cloudflare can be a bit confusing at first, but they’re mostly there to prevent abuse.
For example, the rate limiting is pretty strict—if you hit the threshold (like 1,000 requests per minute on the free plan), Cloudflare will start blocking requests. It’s not a gentle nudge; your users will see a 429 error.
API limits are tighter too. You get like 1,200 requests per 5 minutes, so if you’re automating stuff, you’ll need to pace yourself.
Pro tip: Use Cloudflare’s analytics to monitor your traffic spikes. If you’re close to hitting limits, consider upgrading or optimizing your cache settings.
For example, the rate limiting is pretty strict—if you hit the threshold (like 1,000 requests per minute on the free plan), Cloudflare will start blocking requests. It’s not a gentle nudge; your users will see a 429 error.
API limits are tighter too. You get like 1,200 requests per 5 minutes, so if you’re automating stuff, you’ll need to pace yourself.
Pro tip: Use Cloudflare’s analytics to monitor your traffic spikes. If you’re close to hitting limits, consider upgrading or optimizing your cache settings.