Overview
Accounts in Limited Trial mode are subject to certain restrictions to prevent abuse and ensure compliance with Bright Data’s policies. These restrictions are automatically applied to accounts flagged or operating in Limited Trial mode and can be removed by completing the account verification process.These restrictions only apply to accounts in Limited Trial mode. Verified accounts with an active payment method do not experience these limitations.
Rate limiting restrictions
Request rate limits
Accounts in Limited Trial mode are restricted to a maximum of 100 requests per minute across all products.What happens when you exceed the rate limit?
If you exceed this rate limit, your requests will be rejected with an HTTP 429 error response:How to resolve rate limit errors
1
Reduce your request rate
Temporarily reduce your requests to stay under 100 requests per minute while in trial mode.
2
Complete account verification
Complete the account verification process to remove all rate limiting restrictions.
Balance addition limits
Maximum balance top-up
Accounts in Limited Trial mode can only add up to $10 to their balance at a time until verification is completed.This restriction applies per transaction. After completing verification, you can add any amount to your account balance.
Why this limit exists
The balance addition limit is in place to:- Prevent fraudulent activity
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations
- Protect Bright Data from potential abuse
How to remove these restrictions
All Limited Trial restrictions can be removed by completing the account verification process.Complete Account Verification
Verify your account to unlock:
- Unlimited request rates
- No balance addition restrictions
- Full access to all Bright Data products
- Priority support
Verification process steps
1
Navigate to Account Verification
2
Complete identity verification
Depending on your use case, you may be asked to provide additional information about your intended usage.
3
Wait for approval
Most verifications are completed instantly, but some may require manual review (1-2 business days).
Frequently asked questions
How long does account verification take?
How long does account verification take?
Most account verifications are instant. In some cases, manual review may be required, which typically takes 1-2 business days.
Can I use Bright Data while waiting for verification?
Can I use Bright Data while waiting for verification?
Yes! You can continue using Bright Data services in Limited Trial mode while your verification is being processed, subject to the rate and balance limits described above.
What if I receive a 429 error after verification?
What if I receive a 429 error after verification?
If you continue to receive HTTP 429 errors after completing verification, it may be due to:
- Domain-specific rate limits (error code: policy_20220)
- IP-specific rate limits (error code: policy_20222)