Integration & APIs

API Rate Limit

A restriction on the number of API calls that can be made within a specific timeframe.

Complete Definition

API Rate Limits are restrictions imposed by Salesforce to ensure system performance and fair resource allocation. Different Salesforce editions have different API call limits (typically 15,000-1,000,000+ per 24 hours). Integrations must be designed to respect these limits, using bulk APIs for large data volumes and implementing retry logic for rate limit errors.

Key Points

1Limits vary by Salesforce edition
2Counts are reset every 24 hours
3Exceeded limits result in API errors
4Use Bulk API for high-volume operations

Related Terms

API (Application Programming Interface)

A set of protocols and tools that allows different software applications to communicate and exchange data.

Salesforce Bulk API

A specialized API designed for loading or querying large volumes of data asynchronously.

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