Why Do You Get the “Rate Limited” Error on Discord? How to Bypass It (2024)

When users repeat any action too often, Discord temporarily restricts their activity and displays the message "you are being rate limited " or "the resource is being rate limited". Discord usually does this to stop hackers from exploiting the login verification process and spammers from spamming channels or servers.The moment a user attempts unusual, repetitive activity, Discord's protection mechanism kicks in and restricts it. If you have encountered this message, you have probably done something similar, and Discord has blocked you from repeating the same action. Below, you'll learn how to respond to this restriction and, when necessary, how to bypass it.

The Best Response to the "Rate Limited" Restriction

The best response to the "rate limited" restriction is to wait it out. Upon blocking your activity, Discord may display the time limit. Depending on the type of restriction, the timeframe can range from a few minutes to an hour or more.

If the action doesn't need to be performed immediately and you can wait for this limit to reset, you should wait for the specified time and attempt the same action later. However, if you've encountered the error while performing an important action, such as logging into your account, and you cannot wait it out, you can bypass it in several ways.

How to Bypass the "Rate Limited" Restriction on Discord

To bypass the "rate limited" restriction, follow these steps:

• First, ensure a temporary glitch hasn't caused the problem. Restart the Discord app and your device, log out of Discord and log back in, and reconnect the internet connection on your device.
• Turn on a VPN to bypass any location restrictions Discord may have imposed on your account. If you already had the VPN enabled when encountering this error, disable it and see if it helps bypass the restriction.
• Change your internet connection to circumvent network restrictions that could prevent you from repeating the same action.
• Switch to a different Discord client. If the error occurred in the desktop app, repeat the action from Discord's mobile app or web client. This will bypass device-level limitations.
• If you've been restricted on the Discord web client, switch to a different browser or repeat the same action in the same browser's Incognito or Private mode.
• Change your DNS server to bypass any DNS restrictions. Flush the DNS cache immediately after changing the DNS server to remove old DNS records so that they do not interfere with the connection. Check out our guides on clearing the DNS cache on Windows, macOS, and popular web browsers if you're new to this process.

How to Avoid Being Subjected to the "Rate Limited" Restriction in the Future

Hopefully, the above fixes will help you bypass the restriction. If you don't want to get restricted again, keep these things in mind:

• Most users who experience this problem have to deal with it after entering an incorrect verification code multiple times. Make sure you enter the verification code carefully when logging into your account or verifying your phone number.
• Do not spam any Discord channel or server. Even when talking to friends on a server, take pauses during the conversation and avoid sending too many messages at once.
• Avoid using scripts to automate any activity on Discord. If you are currently using scripts, stop using them.

Easily Bypass the Discord Rate Limited Restriction

Getting restricted on Discord after repeating a particular action, even when you didn't mean to spam, can be disheartening. The best response to this restriction is to wait it out, but if you can't do that, you can bypass it. If none of the above methods work and the restriction persists for too long, you should contact Discord support.