Tag: Middleware

Middleware acts as an intermediary layer that processes and validates authentication requests, ensuring secure access to website or API endpoints by verifying user credentials before granting access.

Rate Limiting & Throttling in Laravel APIs – Preventing Abuse

Rate Limiting & Throttling in Laravel APIs – Preventing Abuse

Laravel rate limiting protects APIs by restricting request frequency. Define limits per user/IP using RateLimiter, like 60/min for users or 10/min for guests. Customize 429 responses when exceeded. Stack multiple limits (e.g., 500/min global + 3/min per email). Apply via throttle middleware. Use throttleWithRedis for better performance. Prevents abuse, DDoS, and ensures API stability.

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Tutorial Tools | April 21, 2025
Laravel | API