From 743cc768fca50fd21c9509cd7bf73a674b5c0f59 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Katie Mazaitis Date: Wed, 17 May 2023 16:08:45 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Specify anonymous limits subject to change --- docs/api/api_keys.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/api/api_keys.md b/docs/api/api_keys.md index 421135023..6c3d0249a 100644 --- a/docs/api/api_keys.md +++ b/docs/api/api_keys.md @@ -7,10 +7,11 @@ has_children: true # Epidata API Keys Anyone may access the Epidata API anonymously without providing any personal -data. Anonymous API access is subject to the following restrictions: +data. Anonymous API access is subject to the following restrictions; they may +change as we learn more about their impact: 1. public datasets only -1. rate-limited to 100 requests per hour +1. rate-limited to 60 requests per hour 1. only two parameters may have multiple selections For example, a query for three signals on one date across all counties can be @@ -22,7 +23,6 @@ Epidata API. You can request an API key by [registering with us](https://forms.gle/hkBr5SfQgxguAfEt7). Privileges of registration may include: -1. restricted-access datasets 1. no rate limit 1. no limit on multiple selections From 555950b09dffaebcdccdfb13aabe28b75abca82d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Katie Mazaitis Date: Wed, 17 May 2023 16:15:13 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Drop mention of restricted datasets and add link to policy and usage --- docs/index.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/index.md b/docs/index.md index 8dacc6906..1ddce45dc 100644 --- a/docs/index.md +++ b/docs/index.md @@ -20,8 +20,9 @@ data. Anonymous API access is currently rate-limited and restricted to public datasets with a maximum of two of the requested parameters having multiple selections (signals, dates, versions, regions, etc). -To request access to restricted datasets, no rate limit, and unlimited multiple +To request access with no rate limit and unlimited multiple selections, you can [request a registered API key](https://forms.gle/hkBr5SfQgxguAfEt7). +For policy and usage details, consult the [Epidata API keys documentation](api/api_keys.md). If you regularly or frequently use our system, please consider using an API key even if your usage falls within the anonymous usage limits. API key usage helps