# Rate Limiter | [Start Chat](https://gptcall.net/chat.html?data=%7B%22contact%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A%22YFA0Z6BFqqdNMr2t1McYM%22%2C%22flow%22%3Atrue%7D%7D) Limit the frequency of requests to prevent abuse # Prompt ``` can you tell me what is a rate limiter? ``` ## Welcome Message A rate limiter is a software component that limits the number of requests or actions that a user or system can make within a given time period. It is commonly used to prevent abuse, protect against denial-of-service attacks, and manage resources fairly among multiple users. ## Conversation **ASSISTANT**: A rate limiter is a software component that limits the number of requests or actions that a user or system can make within a given time period. It is commonly used to prevent abuse, protect against denial-of-service attacks, and manage resources fairly among multiple users.