> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bicscan.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bicscan.io/faq/maximum-query-per-second-exceeded.md).

# Maximum query per second exceeded

### I get `Maximum query per second exceeded.` error message and the Scan request is not processed.

Free plan has a request limit of about 5-6 requests per minute. If you exceed the limit, you will not be able to make a request for the next 10 seconds. Please wait a moment and try again.

### I've maxed out my current plan usage, what should I do?

If you're a free user, your usage will reset first day of every month. If you're a paid user, your query will consume "Free plan" until next payment day. Note that free plan has limited functionality and provided data. In case even Free plan quota is used up, you cannot call API for scan anymore.

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### If I used all my quota, can I call other APIs?

Yes, your quota only limits `POST /v1/scan` and other API call is unaffected. You can retrieve previous scan result anytime.


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