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How to fix Claude “too many requests” and reduce throttling?

ClaudeUsage Limits & RestrictionsUpdated March 7, 2026
Quick Answer

Start with a clean session (sign out, clear cache/cookies, disable extensions), then verify permissions/plan, check service incidents, and retry on another network. If it persists, capture error details and follow the steps below.

Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Confirm the scope

    • Test another browser/device and another network.
    • Note whether the issue is account-specific or device-specific.

  2. Refresh authentication and local state

    • Sign out, clear site data (cookies + cache), then sign in again.
    • Disable extensions temporarily (ad blockers, privacy tools).

  3. Check plan/permissions

    • Verify you’re using the correct account/workspace.
    • Confirm your plan is active (if relevant) and permissions are sufficient.

  4. Apply targeted fixes

    • If this is a network/DNS problem: switch networks, change DNS, disable VPN/proxy.
    • If this is a browser/app problem: try incognito, update the app/browser, reset site settings.
    • If this is a service incident: wait and retry later.

  5. Escalate with evidence

    • Capture error text + timestamps + steps to reproduce.
    • Include OS, browser/app version, and network context (VPN/proxy/firewall).

Common Root Causes

  • Expired sessions or invalid tokens
  • Plan/permission mismatches
  • Extensions or strict privacy settings blocking requests
  • Network filtering (VPN/proxy/firewall/DNS)
  • Temporary outages

Prevention Tips

  • Keep a clean browser profile for critical workflows
  • Avoid stacking multiple request-blocking extensions
  • Document billing owner + workspace permissions
  • Keep screenshots/logs for recurring failures

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Try an incognito/private window and a second network (hotspot). If it works there, the issue is local (cache/extensions/network filtering).

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