Gemini API 429 (RESOURCE_EXHAUSTED)
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429 means quota/rate limit exceeded: per-minute requests, daily caps, or free-tier limits.
Common causes
- •Per-minute/daily quota exceeded
- •Free-tier cap reached
- •Too much concurrency/rate
- •Low project quota
How to fix
- 1.Retry with exponential backoff
- 2.Lower rate and concurrency
- 3.Request a quota increase in Google Cloud
- 4.Enable billing to raise limits
- 5.Check status at top of page
When waiting helps (and when it won't)
Your own quota will not clear by waiting—reduce rate or raise limits. Demand spikes may improve over time.
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FAQ
What is 429 RESOURCE_EXHAUSTED?
429 means quota/rate limit exceeded: per-minute requests, daily caps, or free-tier limits.
How do I fix 429 RESOURCE_EXHAUSTED?
Retry with exponential backoff / Lower rate and concurrency / Request a quota increase in Google Cloud / Enable billing to raise limits / Check status at top of page