Cloudflare Error 1015
Warning
You are being rate limited
The visitor triggered a Rate Limiting rule on Cloudflare. This is usually an intentional protection mechanism configured by the defender.
Impact: Requests partially blocked or limited
Responsibility
Client / Network
This error is triggered by the client or network layer.
Common Causes
- A massive number of requests sent in a short time triggered a WAF Rate Limiting rule
- Brute-force attack or scanner activity detected
Troubleshooting Guide
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Adjust Rate Limit Thresholds
If 1015 is blocking legitimate users or APIs, go to Cloudflare WAF -> Rate Limiting and increase the request threshold, or add legitimate office IPs to the Bypass rules.
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