How can I implement rate limiting with Apache? (requests per second)

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bd808 picture bd808 · Sep 25, 2008 · Viewed 107.1k times · Source

What techniques and/or modules are available to implement robust rate limiting (requests|bytes/ip/unit time) in apache?

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Vinko Vrsalovic picture Vinko Vrsalovic · Sep 25, 2008

The best

  • mod_evasive (Focused more on reducing DoS exposure)
  • mod_cband (Best featured for 'normal' bandwidth control)

and the rest

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