name: Canto API Rate Limits
description: Rate limits for the Canto REST API. Each endpoint has an assigned rate limit level that defines how many requests can be made per minute. When a rate limit is exceeded the API returns HTTP 429 Too Many Requests.
url: https://api.canto.com/
enforcement: HTTP 429 Too Many Requests returned when limit is exceeded

levels:
  - level: 4
    requests_per_minute: 200
    description: Standard rate limit level applied to common search and retrieval endpoints. For example, the Search under a folder endpoint operates at this level.

notes:
  - Each API endpoint has its own rate limit level assignment
  - Rate limits are measured per minute per account
  - Exceeding the limit triggers an HTTP 429 error response
  - Contact Canto support for rate limit increases or enterprise-tier adjustments
  - Full rate limit level assignments per endpoint are documented in the official API portal at api.canto.com