Cursor 0.42.xBilling / Quota
Cursor "rate limit exceeded — too many requests (429)"
Error 429: rate limit exceeded — too many requests
- Affected versions
- 0.42.x
- Fixed in
- —
- Last verified
- Cursor 0.42.3
Root cause
Fast successive requests (or shared network/VPN egress IP) hit the per-account or per-IP rate limit.
How to reproduce
Send many prompts quickly or use a busy shared VPN; requests start returning 429.
Solutions (2)
Ordered by community votes. Always check the verified version before applying.
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#1Applies to 0.42.x
Wait for the cooldown shown in the error, then resume; batch related questions into fewer prompts.
Last verified: Cursor 0.42.3 · community
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#2Applies to 0.42.x
If you're on a shared VPN/proxy, switch to a less busy egress or disable it — many users on one IP share the limit.
Last verified: Cursor 0.42.1 · community