Changes to API request rate

[Martin Butt]

Dear Kiva Developers,

We recently encountered some problems with users making excessive requests via the API. This put our server under a heavy load and had adverse effect to other Kiva users. For the sake fairness, we have decided to introduce a limit on the number of requests to our API. Initially we are setting this limit to 500 requests per minute, per IP address. This will affect a very small number of users. The change will go live on August 6th.

In the event that you exceed the limit, you will receive a 403 error and a temporary lockout. Your applications should account for the possiblity of a 403 and deal with it appropriately.

If you require access to Kiva's data in bulk, we have our snapshots available here: http://build.kiva.org/docs/data/snapshots. If you have a use case that is not met by the API or the snapshots, then get in touch! We are always excited to hear about how people are using our data in creative ways.

Regards,

    Martin

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[Gary Mulder]

Hi guys,

I'm a software performance tester by trade. Do you need any help identifying what the performance issues with the API are?

Regards,

Gary

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[Martin Butt]

Hi Gary,

Thanks for the offer. The problem was not in the API itself, but with the number of requests being made. They were being made in the range of a DoS attack.

Regards,

    Martin